THE INFORMATION COLLECTED BY USE OF
THE FORM SSA-891 IS NEEDED AND USED BY SSA AND DDS COMPONENTS TO
INFORM DISABILITY HEARING UNITS (DHU) WHENEVER A HEARING CASE WILL
NOT BE COMPLETED AND FORWARDED TO THE DHU AS EXPECTED. SUCH
INFORMATION IS NECESSARY TO ENABLE DHUS TO SCHEDULE HEARINGS AS
EFFICIENTLY AND PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE.
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.