This information
collection is approved as revised by the 1-14-98 fax from SSA
reviseing the Privacy Act Statement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2001
01/31/2001
01/31/1998
16,000,000
0
15,000,000
2,275,000
0
2,000,000
0
0
0
The information collected on form SS-5
is used by the Social Security Administration to assign social
security numbers so that individuals may obtain employment, report
earnings, open bank accounts, pay taxes, apply for benefits, and
for other purposes. The affected public consists of individuals who
apply for social security numbers.
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.