This information collection is approved through 2-2000 under the following conditions: this submission was modified to remove the "consent for release of information form." After submitting this information collection, SSA requested a separate emergency clearance for the consent form under OMB number 0960-0567. In addition, SSA will publish two corrections to the rule in the Federal Register. The Paperwork Reduction Act section of the rule incorrectly notes that the SSA has submitted the collection requirements under section 3507(d). This should be 3507 (c). SSA will publish a corrected 12866 section that indicates that SSA determined the rule was not significant, as OMB did not have the opportunity to make such a determination. Finally, SSA will reexamine recent changes in Privacy Act case law to ensure that these collections continue to have practical utility.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2000
02/29/2000
28,500
0
0
9,133
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0
0
0
0
The information is needed to identify individuals who request access to their records, to designate an individual to receive and review sensitive medical records, to correct or amend records, to obtain consent from an individual to release his/her records to others, to facilitate the release of information under the Freedom of Information Act, and to grant a waiver or reduction of fees for records. The respondents are individuals requesting access to their SSA records, correction of their SSA records, and disclosure of their SSA records.
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.