The information collected by form
SSA-760-F4 is used to determine whether a deceased worker provided
one-half support required by entitlement to parent's or spouse's
Social Security benefits. The information will also be used to
determine whether the Government pension offset (GPO) would apply
to the applicant's benefits payments. The respondents are parents
of deceased workers or spouses who may be subject to GPO.
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.