Form SSA-1209-BK is used by the
disability hearing officer conducting the disability hearing to
prepare and issue a written reconsidered
determination--specifically for evaluating the XVI childhood
disability cases. The form provides the framework for addressing
the crucial elements for the case in a sequential and logical
fashion, and the completed form is the official document of the
decision. Respondents are disability hearing officers in State
Disability Determination Services (DDSs).
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.