SSA agrees to
incorporate the information collected in this package into the next
submission for OMB clearance of the forms associated with
0960-0615. This is expected to occur on or before 8/2006.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2006
12/31/2006
02/28/2006
762
0
1,487
252
0
478
0
0
0
Section 251 of the Foster Care
Independence Act of 1999 added Title VIII to the Social Security
Act (Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans). Title
VIII allows for the payment of a monthly benefit to a qualified
World War II veteran who resides outside the United States. The
accompanying regulations set out the requirements an individual
must meet in order to qualify for and become entitled to Special
Veterans Benefits (SVB). The respondents are individuals who are
applying for benefits under Title VIII of the Social Security
Act.
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.