INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THIS FORM IS
NEEDED TO UPDATE THE PUBLICATION ENTITLED - THE SUPPLEMENTAL
SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM FOR THE AGED, BLIN AND DISABLED - SELECTED
CHARACTERISTICS OF STATE SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS AS OF OCTOBER
1979. AN UPDATE IS NECESSARY SINCE CHANGES HAVE OCCURRED DURING THE
PAST 2 YEARS IN MANY OF THE AREAS COVERED BY THIS PUBLICATION SUCH
AS STATE PAYMENT LEVELS, LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, SCOPE OF COVERAGE AND
SUPPLEMENTATION OF SPECIAL NEEDS.
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.