The information on form SSA-7163 is
needed to determine whether work performed by beneficiaries outside
the United States is cause for deductions from their monthly
benefits; to determine whether the foreign work test or the regular
work test are applicable; and to determine the months, if any, for
which deductions should be imposed. The respondents are
beneficiaries who live and work outside the United 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.