Approved for use
through 7/2003 under the condition that the next submission for OMB
review includes the new electronic forms and instructions. In
addition, before the next printing, SSA should correct spelling
errors in the current hard copy form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2003
07/31/2003
07/31/2002
140,000
0
140,000
35,000
0
35,000
0
0
0
Form SSA-1709 is used by SSA to
request and/or to verify information about worker's compensation or
public disability benefits given to Social Security disability
insurance benefit recipients so that their monthly benefit
adjustments are properly made. The respondents are State and local
governments and/or businesses that administer workers' compensation
or other disability benefits.
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.