THE INFORMATION COLLECTED BY THE USE
OF FORM SSA-7163 IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE WHETHER WORK PERFORMED BY
BENEFICIARIE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES IS CAUSE FOR DEDUCTIONS FROM
THEIR MONTHLY BENEFITS. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC CONSISTS OF THOSE
BENEFICIARIES WHO MAY BE SUBJECT TO SUCH DEDUCTIONS BECAUSE OF
EXCESS EARNINGS.
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.