This information collection is approved through 4-96 under the following condition: OMB will make a single exception to the paperwork burden statement requirement, and allow SSA to remove the statement from this collection. OMB receives 100's of these applications a year, erroneously sent to our address. As it appears that applicants often do not know where to send the form, SSA will add a statement instructing applicants to send the form to their nearest SSA office which can be found in the Telephone Directory.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1996
04/30/1996
03/31/1993
15,000,000
0
15,000,000
2,000,000
0
2,000,000
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION COLLECTED ON THIS FORM IS USED TO ASSIGN SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS TO INDIVIDUALS IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT, REPORT EARNINGS, OPEN BANK ACCOUNTS, PAY TAXES, APPLY FOR BENEFITS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS.
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.