The information collected by the
SSA-50 is used by SSA to verify the claimant's allegation that he
or she received a pension based on union-covered employment after
1956. It also shows whether or not the individual became eligible
for that pension before 1985. The affected public will consist of
persons who are first eligible for both social security benefits
and a pension from noncovered employment after 1985.
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.