The information collection requirements of the Ticket to Work regulations are used by SSA to expand the universe of service providers available to SSI disability payments recipients who are seeking employment, vocational rehabilitation, and other support services to assist them in obtaining, regaining, and/or maintaining self-supporting employment while still receiving their payments. Respondents are SSI disability payments recipients in this program, Program Managers, Employment Network contractors, and SVRAs.
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.