Clearance of Information Collections Conducted by State Disability Determination Services on Behalf of SSA
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
03/23/2004
02/23/2004
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2007
03/31/2007
03/31/2004
12,011,787
0
13,156,166
3,300,197
0
3,289,293
0
0
0
The information collections are conducted in support of SSA's disability programs. The consultative exam (CE) report medical evidence of record and pain report are used in the determination of disability. The information collected from potential CE providers is used to verify the providers' credentials and licenses. The information collected from claimants is used to obtain release of medical information and to confirm scheduled CE appointments. The respondents are medical provider and claimants for disability.
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.