THE STUDY IS DESIGNED TO DISCOVER THE
EXTENT TO WHICH SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS (SSN) ARE BEING ISSUED TO
PEOPLE WHOSE TRUE IDENTITIES DO NOT MATCH UP WITH INFORMATION ON
THEIR SS-5'S. THE SURVEY WILL INVOLVE RECONTACTS WITH SSN
APPLICANTS. THE RESULTS WILL BE USED TO REVISE EVIDENTIARY
REQUIREMENTS, IF NECESSARY, AND IDENTIFY AREAS OF FURTHER STUDY.
EVIDENCE OF POTENTIAL FRAUD WILL BE HANDLED ONA CASE-BY-CASE
BASIS.
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.