SSA will remove all references to this collection as an application, the respondents as "applicants" and completing the form as "applying" for benefits. Further, SSA is required to disp lay the burden hour estimate for completing this form on the form itself.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2007
07/31/2007
07/31/2004
525,500
0
523,000
528,000
0
523,000
0
0
0
All 3 versions of this information collection, the paper SSA-3820, the online i3820, and the EDCS, which is input by the Claims Representative during an interview, collect the same information. The collection instruments are used by the claimant to communicate the limitations imposed by the alleged disability and the sources of medical and educational evidence. The information is used by the DDS evaluators to make a determination on the claim.
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.