Form SSA-2434 is used by SSA to
determine student entitlement status of the children of coal
miners, children of their widows or the brothers of deceased miners
eligible for Black Lung benefits. This form collects information
from students about to atain age 18, for the express purpose of
evaluating their continuing eligibility for program benefits under
the Federal Mine Safety Act of 1977. The respondents are entitled
black lung children of coal miner's or their widow, or the brother
of deceased black lung coal miners.
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.