SSA plans to offer its customers a new
Internet service that allows individuals to submit their requests
for Social Security benefits over the Internet. The information
collected will be used by SSA to determine entitlement to
retirement insurance benefits. SSA will conduct a pilot to gather
data on the volume of IRIB usage, the public burden, user
satisfaction with the process, and the impact of IRIB process on
payment accuracy. The respondents are individuals who apply for
retirement insurance benefits through the Internet.
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.