Approved for use
through 2/91 under the condition that the next submission
incorporates the burden disclosure statement pursuant to 5 CFR
1320.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1991
02/28/1991
06/30/1989
70,800
0
21,667
5,900
0
1,806
0
0
0
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UNABLE TO OBTAIN A CORRECT NUMBER FROM THE BENEFICIARY, THE
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SOCIAL SECURITY FIELD OFFICE.
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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.