Federal Register: October 6, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 192)
DOCID: fr06oc09-116 FR Doc E9-24054
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Social Security Administration
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr06oc09-116
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes a list of information collection packages requiring clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with Public Law 10413, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, effective October 1, 1995. This notice includes revisions and extensions of OMBapproved information collections.
SSA is soliciting comments on the accuracy of the agency's burden
estimate; the need for the information; its practical utility; ways to
enhance its quality, utility, and clarity; and ways to minimize the
burden on respondents, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. Mail, email, or
fax your comments and recommendations on the information collection(s)
to the OMB Desk Officer and the SSA Director for Reports Clearance to the addresses or fax numbers shown below.
(OMB), Office of Management and Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for SSA,
Fax: 2023956974, Email address: OIRA_Submion@omb.eop.gov.
(SSA), Social Security Administration, DCBFM, Attn: Director, Center
for Reports Clearance, 1333 Annex Building, 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235, Fax: 4109650454, Email address:
OPLM.RCO@ssa.gov.
I. The information collection below is pending at SSA. SSA will submit it to OMB within 60 days from the date of this notice. To be sure we consider your comments, we must receive them no later than December 7, 2009. Individuals can obtain copies of the collection instrument by calling the SSA Director for Reports Clearance at 410 9650454 or by writing to the above email address.
1. Response to Notice of Revised Determination20 CFR 404.913.914, 404.992(b), 416.1413.1414 and 416.1492(d)09600347. When SSA determines that (1) claimants for initial disability benefits do not actually have a disability or (2) current disability recipients' disability ceased, the agency must notify the disability claimants/ recipients of this decision. In response to this notice, the affected claimants and disability recipients have the following recourse: (1) They may request a disability hearing to contest SSA's decision, and (2) they may submit additional information or evidence for SSA to consider. Disability claimants, recipients, and their representatives use Form SSA765, the Response to Notice of Revised Determination, to accomplish these two actions. The respondents are disability claimants, current disability recipients, or their representatives.
Type of Request: Extension of an OMBapproved information collection.
Number of Respondents: 1,925.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden Per Response: 30 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 963 hours.
2. Statement of Household Expenses and Contributions20 CFR 416.1130416.114809600456. SSA uses the information from Form SSA 8011F3, to determine whether the claimant or recipient receives in kind support and maintenance. This is necessary to determine the claimant or recipient's eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the amount of benefits payable. SSA does not use this form for all claims and post eligibility determinations. SSA uses this form only in cases where SSA needs the householder's (head of household) corroboration of inkind support and maintenance. Respondents are householders where an SSI applicant or recipient resides.
Type of Request: Extension of an OMBapproved information collection.
Number of Respondents: 400,000.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden Per Response: 15 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 100,000 hours.
3. Request for Reinstatement (Title II)20 CFR 404.1592b 404.1592f09600742. Through Form SSA371, SSA obtains a signed statement from individuals stating a request for Expedited Reinstatement (EXR) of their Title II disability benefits, and proof the requestor meets the EXR requirements. SSA maintains the form in the disability folder of the applicant to demonstrate the individual's awareness of the EXR requirements and their choice to request EXR. Respondents are individuals requesting expedited reinstatement of his or her Title II disability benefits.
Type of Request: Extension of an OMBapproved information collection.
Number of Respondents: 10,000.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden Per Response: 2 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 333 hours.
4. Request for Reinstatement (Title XVI)20 CFR 416.999416.999d 09600744. Through the SSA372, SSA obtains a signed statement from individuals stating a request for Expedited Reinstatement (EXR) of their Title XVI SSI payments, and proof the requestor meets the EXR requirements. SSA maintains the form in the disability folder of the applicant to demonstrate the individual's awareness of the EXR requirements and their choice to request EXR. Respondents are individuals requesting expedited reinstatement of his or her Title XVI SSI payments.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB approved information collection.
Number of Respondents: 2,000.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden Per Response: 2 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 67 hours.
II. SSA has submitted the information collections we list below to OMB for clearance. Your comments on the information collections would be most useful if OMB and SSA receive them within 30 days from the date of this publication. To be sure we consider your comments, we must receive them no later than November 5, 2009. You can obtain a copy of the OMB clearance packages by calling the SSA Director for Reports Clearance at 4109650454 or by writing to the above email address.
1. Continuing Disability Review Report20 CFR 404.1589, 416.989
09600072. SSA may conduct a review to determine whether individuals
receiving disability benefits are still entitled to or eligible for
those benefits. SSA uses Form SSA454 to collect the information it
needs to complete the review for continued disability from recipients
or from their representatives. SSA conducts reviews on a periodic basis
depending on the respondent's disability. We obtain information on sources of medical treatment, participation in vocational
rehabilitation programs (if any), attempts to work (if any), and the
opinions of individuals regarding whether their conditions have
improved. The respondents are Title II and/or Title XVI disability recipients or their representatives.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB approved information collection.
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Average burden Total annual
Modality of completion Number of Frequency of per response burden
respondents response (minutes) (hours)
SSA454BK...................................... 258,700 1 60 258,700
SSA454ICR..................................... 300 1 30 150
EDCS Interview.................................. 300 1 30 150
Total....................................... 259,300 .............. .............. 259,000
Dated: September 30, 2009.
Elizabeth A. Davidson,
Director, Center for Reports Clearance, Social Security Administration. [FR Doc. E924054 Filed 10509; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 419102P
SUMMARY:
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
DOCUMENT BODY 2:
The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes a list of information collection packages requiring clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with Public Law 10413, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, effective October 1, 1995. This notice includes revisions and extensions of OMBapproved information collections.
SSA is soliciting comments on the accuracy of the agency's burden
estimate; the need for the information; its practical utility; ways to
enhance its quality, utility, and clarity; and ways to minimize the
burden on respondents, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. Mail, email, or
fax your comments and recommendations on the information collection(s)
to the OMB Desk Officer and the SSA Director for Reports Clearance to the addresses or fax numbers shown below.
(OMB), Office of Management and Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for SSA,
Fax: 2023956974, Email address: OIRA_Submion@omb.eop.gov.
(SSA), Social Security Administration, DCBFM, Attn: Director, Center
for Reports Clearance, 1333 Annex Building, 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235, Fax: 4109650454, Email address:
OPLM.RCO@ssa.gov.
I. The information collection below is pending at SSA. SSA will submit it to OMB within 60 days from the date of this notice. To be sure we consider your comments, we must receive them no later than December 7, 2009. Individuals can obtain copies of the collection instrument by calling the SSA Director for Reports Clearance at 410 9650454 or by writing to the above email address.
1. Response to Notice of Revised Determination20 CFR 404.913.914, 404.992(b), 416.1413.1414 and 416.1492(d)09600347. When SSA determines that (1) claimants for initial disability benefits do not actually have a disability or (2) current disability recipients' disability ceased, the agency must notify the disability claimants/ recipients of this decision. In response to this notice, the affected claimants and disability recipients have the following recourse: (1) They may request a disability hearing to contest SSA's decision, and (2) they may submit additional information or evidence for SSA to consider. Disability claimants, recipients, and their representatives use Form SSA765, the Response to Notice of Revised Determination, to accomplish these two actions. The respondents are disability claimants, current disability recipients, or their representatives.
Type of Request: Extension of an OMBapproved information collection.
Number of Respondents: 1,925.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden Per Response: 30 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 963 hours.
2. Statement of Household Expenses and Contributions20 CFR 416.1130416.114809600456. SSA uses the information from Form SSA 8011F3, to determine whether the claimant or recipient receives in kind support and maintenance. This is necessary to determine the claimant or recipient's eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the amount of benefits payable. SSA does not use this form for all claims and post eligibility determinations. SSA uses this form only in cases where SSA needs the householder's (head of household) corroboration of inkind support and maintenance. Respondents are householders where an SSI applicant or recipient resides.
Type of Request: Extension of an OMBapproved information collection.
Number of Respondents: 400,000.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden Per Response: 15 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 100,000 hours.
3. Request for Reinstatement (Title II)20 CFR 404.1592b 404.1592f09600742. Through Form SSA371, SSA obtains a signed statement from individuals stating a request for Expedited Reinstatement (EXR) of their Title II disability benefits, and proof the requestor meets the EXR requirements. SSA maintains the form in the disability folder of the applicant to demonstrate the individual's awareness of the EXR requirements and their choice to request EXR. Respondents are individuals requesting expedited reinstatement of his or her Title II disability benefits.
Type of Request: Extension of an OMBapproved information collection.
Number of Respondents: 10,000.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden Per Response: 2 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 333 hours.
4. Request for Reinstatement (Title XVI)20 CFR 416.999416.999d 09600744. Through the SSA372, SSA obtains a signed statement from individuals stating a request for Expedited Reinstatement (EXR) of their Title XVI SSI payments, and proof the requestor meets the EXR requirements. SSA maintains the form in the disability folder of the applicant to demonstrate the individual's awareness of the EXR requirements and their choice to request EXR. Respondents are individuals requesting expedited reinstatement of his or her Title XVI SSI payments.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB approved information collection.
Number of Respondents: 2,000.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden Per Response: 2 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 67 hours.
II. SSA has submitted the information collections we list below to OMB for clearance. Your comments on the information collections would be most useful if OMB and SSA receive them within 30 days from the date of this publication. To be sure we consider your comments, we must receive them no later than November 5, 2009. You can obtain a copy of the OMB clearance packages by calling the SSA Director for Reports Clearance at 4109650454 or by writing to the above email address.
1. Continuing Disability Review Report20 CFR 404.1589, 416.989
09600072. SSA may conduct a review to determine whether individuals
receiving disability benefits are still entitled to or eligible for
those benefits. SSA uses Form SSA454 to collect the information it
needs to complete the review for continued disability from recipients
or from their representatives. SSA conducts reviews on a periodic basis
depending on the respondent's disability. We obtain information on sources of medical treatment, participation in vocational
rehabilitation programs (if any), attempts to work (if any), and the
opinions of individuals regarding whether their conditions have
improved. The respondents are Title II and/or Title XVI disability recipients or their representatives.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB approved information collection.
[[Page 51354]]
Average burden Total annual
Modality of completion Number of Frequency of per response burden
respondents response (minutes) (hours)
SSA454BK...................................... 258,700 1 60 258,700
SSA454ICR..................................... 300 1 30 150
EDCS Interview.................................. 300 1 30 150
Total....................................... 259,300 .............. .............. 259,000
Dated: September 30, 2009.
Elizabeth A. Davidson,
Director, Center for Reports Clearance, Social Security Administration. [FR Doc. E924054 Filed 10509; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 419102P