SECTION 204(D) OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY
ACT AND SECTION 413(B) OF THE FEDERAL COAL MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY
ACT PROVIDE THAT IF AN INDIVIDUAL DIES BEFORE BENEFIT PAYMENTS HAVE
BEEN COMPLETED, THE AMOUNT DUE WILL PAID TO PERSONS MEETING
SPECIFIED QUALIFICATIONS. THE SSA-1742 IS USE TO DETERMINE WHO IS
HIGHEST ON THE PRIORITY LIST FOR PAYMENT. THE
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.