This information collection is approved through 2-98 under the following condition: By the next submission, SSA will present an analysis to OMB of the percentage of applications where SSA actually uses the information solicited under question 8. Depending upon the analysis, SSA may consider removing this question and targetting this response to a segment of the payee applicants.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1998
04/30/1998
02/28/1999
1,709,657
0
605,000
299,190
0
105,875
0
0
0
The information collected on form SSA-11-BK is needed to determine the proper payee for a social security beneficiary. The information is used to establish an applicant's relationship to the beneficiary, his/her justification and concern for the beneficiary, and the manner in which the benefits will be used. The respondents are applicants for representative payee of individuals receiving title II, title XVI, and Black Lung benefits.
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.