This information
collection is approved under the following condition: as indicated
in the Justification, SSA needs to change the burden estimate to 10
minutes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1998
03/31/1998
01/31/1995
120,000
0
120,000
20,000
0
10,000
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION IS USED TO DETERMINE
WHETHER AN INDIVIDUAL IS CAPABLE HANDLING HIS/HER BENEFITS. THE
INFORMATION IS ALSO USED FOR LEADS IN SELECTING A REPRESENTATIVE
PAYEE, IF NEEDED. THE RESPONDENTS ARE PHYSICIANS OF THE
BENEFICIARIES OR MEDICAL OFFICERS OF INSTITUTIONS WHERE
BENEFICIARIES RESIDE.
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.