THE INFORMATION COLLECTED BY USE OF
FORM SSA-1461 IS NEEDED TO ASSURE EFFECTIVE AND UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATION OF THE DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM, TO ASSIST IN
MAKING PAYMENT DECISIONS, AND TO MEASURE THE OPERATING COSTS OF
STATE AGENCIES. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC IS COMPRISED O DISABILITY
DETERMINATION SERVICES AGENCIES IN THE VARIOUS STATES.
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.