We will use the information provided in readjudication requests received from persons claiming that the application of an acquiescence ruling (AR) would change a prior determination or decision to determine whether they are entitled to readjudication of their claims in accordance with these regulations. We will review the available information in the requests to determine whether the issue(s) stated in the AR pertains to the claimant's case. If readjudication is appropriate, we will consider only those issue(s) covered by the AR. Any new determination or decision will be subject to administrative or judicial review in accordance with our regulations. Individuals who request readjudication are claimants for Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments.
SSA reduced the public reporting burden because we reduced our estimate of the annual number of notices we expect to mail per year. The change in the number of annual notices resulted from our ongoing experience with publishing ARs and identifying claims that may be entitled to readjudication. It also is more consistent with the number of ARs we expect to publish and the annual number of notices we expect to mail during the next few years.
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.