This information
collection is approved through 7-98 as amended by the July 9, 1997
fax from SSA. In addition, SSA will report to OMB the findings of
the analysis before making any changes to the application
process.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1998
05/31/1998
500,000
0
0
16,667
0
0
0
0
0
SSA will conduct a pilot study on
obtaining information by telephone from individuals who need a
duplicate social security number (SSN) card. The information will
be used to properly identify an individual prior to releasing a
replacement SSN card, thus eliminating the need for the respondent
to take or mail his/her identity documents to a Social Security
office. The information provided, which should be known by the true
social security number holder, will be compared to information
available in our current electronic systems.
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.