THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR),
20 CFR 416.2099, GRANTS THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA)
THE AUTHORITY TO REQUEST COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT PASS-ALONG
INFORMATION FROM THOSE STATES WHI ADMINISTER THEIR OWN
SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS PROGRAMS. WITHOUT THIS AUTHORITY, SSA WOULD
BE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THAT THOSE STATES HAVE COMPLIED WITH THE
REQUIREMENT TO MEET CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTARY
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.