The information collected on form
HA-539 is used to advise claimants of their statutory right to a
hearing and of a decision by the Social Security Administration on
who, if anyone, should become a substitute party for the deceased,
as provided for in the Social Security Act. The respondents are
individuals requesting hearings on behalf of deceased claimants on
social security benefits issues.
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.