This information
collection request is approved through February, 1991 As a
condition of approval, SSA must justify the practical utility of of
requiring respondents to state the reasons for their withdrawl of
the application.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1991
02/28/1991
04/30/1990
50,000
0
50,000
4,166
0
4,166
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION COLLECTED VIA THE
SSA-521 IS NEEDED TO EFFECTUATE AN INDIVIDUAL'S WITHDRAWAL OF A
CLAIM FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC IS
COMPRISED OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIRE TO WITHDRAW APPLICATIONS FOR
SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.
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.