SSA collects this information when a hearing on a claim for benefits is dismissed and the claimant requests that the dismissal be vacated. The Decision Review Board uses this information to consider the requester's arguments, and to vacate or decline to vacate the Administrative Law Judge's dismissal order.
This is a new form that will be used in the Boston Region by claimants who wish to request a dismissal of a hearing be vacated. Therefore, there is an overall increase in the public reporting burden.
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.