Section 251 of the "Foster Care
Independence Act of 1999" added Title VIII to the Social Security
Act (Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans). Title
VIII will allow, under certain circumstances, the payment of a
monthly benefit to a qualified World War II veteran who resides
outside the United States. The accompanying regulations set out the
requirements an individual must meet in order to establish
continued eligibility to, and ensure the correct payment amount of,
Special Veterans Benefits and/or State recognition.
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.