Application Status

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Application Status -- Internet service Form and Instruction	Removed
Addendum - 0763.docx Supplementary Document	2016-08-23
Supporting Statement - 0763.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-08-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
184302	Application Status -- Internet service Form and Instruction	Removed
181224	Application Status -- National 800 Number Automated Telephone Services Other-Automated Call Flow(revised)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0763	ICR Reference No: 201605-0960-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201305-0960-004
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application Status
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/13/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/23/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2016
Responses	160,034	0	6,530,493
Time Burden (Hours)	8,002	0	117,150
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Application Status provides users with the capability to check the status of their pending Social Security claims either via the Internet or the National 800 Number Automated Telephone Service. Users need their Social Security number and a confirmation number to access this information. The Application Status shows users when SSA received the application, if we requested additional documents (e.g., military discharge papers, W2s, birth records, etc.), and provides the address for the office that is processing their application. Once SSA makes a decision on a claim, we post a copy of the decision notice online for the user to view. There are some exceptions to posting a copy online, such as disability denial notices (even if filed electronically) or claims that users did not file via the Internet, as we may not have those notices available for online review. Users access this application either via http://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices/ or through the National 800 Number. Respondents are Social Security claimants.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 405 Name of Law: The Social Security Act
   US Code: 5 USC 552A (f)(2) & (3) Name of Law: The Privacy Act of 1974
   US Code: 5 USC 552A (e)(10) Name of Law: The Privacy Act of 1974
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 34426	05/31/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 54175	08/15/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application Status -- National 800 Number Automated Telephone Services
Application Status -- Internet service	N/A	Internet Application Status

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	160,034	6,530,493	0	-6,032,016	-338,443	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,002	117,150	0	-100,534	-8,614	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: In 2016, the IAPS application will move behind the mySSA suite of services. The Social Security Administration’s Public Credentialing and Authentication Process (OMB. 0960-0789), will authenticate users and they will not have to enter their SSN or confirmation number into the application. Therefore, we are removing the IAPS application from this clearance package, and decreasing the burden accordingly. In addition, we are decreasing the burden due to an overall decrease in usage for Automated Telephone Services.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,801

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/23/2016

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