THE INFORMATION ON FORM SSA-1696 IS
USED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA) TO VERIFY THE
APPLICANT'S APPOINTMENT OF A REPRESENTATIVE. IT ALLOWS SSA TO
INFORM THE REPRESENTATIVE OF ITEMS WHICH AFFECT THE APPLICANT'S
CLAIM. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC CONSISTS OF APPLICANTS WHO NOTIFY SSA
THAT THEY HAVE APPOINTED A PERSON TO REPRESE THEM AND SUCH
REPRESENTATIVES.
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.