Approved for use through 12/2003 under the conditions that SSA: 1) combines this approval package with the internet version of the forms, currently cleared as a pilot under OMB #0960-0650, expiration date of 4/2003; and 2) amends the PRA disclosure statement to include a solicitation for public comment.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2003
12/31/2003
07/31/2004
2,050,667
0
2,116,667
2,050,667
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2,116,667
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The Social Security Act requires claimants to furnish medical and other evidence to prove they are disabled. Applicants for disability benefits will complete form SSA-3368. The information will be used, in conjunction with other evidence, by State DDSs to develop medical evidence, to assess the alleged disability, and to make a disability determination. The respondents are applicants for title II and title XVI disbility 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.