This information collection is approved through 12-92, subject to the following condition: upon expiration of this paperwork in 1992, OMB recommends that SSA reevaluate the estimated the number of minutes that it will take recipients to read the directions, gather the facts and fill out the form. It appears that the present figures underestimate this burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1992
12/31/1992
01/31/1991
1,200,000
0
1,200,000
128,334
0
166,666
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION COLLECTED BY USE OF THESE FORMS IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF EARNINGS OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARIES SO THAT THE PROPER AMOUNT OF BENEFITS ARE PAID TO THE BENEFICIARY. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC IS COMPRISED OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARIES UNDER AG 70 WHO EARNED OVER THE EXEMPT AMOUNT FOR THE YEAR AND RECEIVED ANY BENEFITS FOR THAT YEAR.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.