By the time of
the next submission SSA will make these collection available
electronically or report on why it is not feasible to do so.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2002
12/31/2002
09/30/1999
50,000
0
50,000
30,000
0
30,000
0
0
0
Form SSA-824 is used by the Social
Security Administration to determine the claimant's medical status
prior to making a disability determination. The respondents are
physicians, medical directors, medical record librarians and other
health professionals.
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.