The CM-910 is used to obtain
information about prospective representative payees to determine
whether they are qualified to handle monetary benefits on behalf of
a beneficiary under Part 901 of the Black Lung Benefits
Act.
The total number of responses
decreased from 2,500 to 2,300 for an adjustment of -200. The total
burden hour estimate has decreased since the last clearance from
833 hours to 767 burden hours for an adjustment of -66 hours. The
decrease in total responses is due to the aging population of our
beneficiaries. Most of our beneficiaries are in the advanced age of
life, many with other ailments in addition to having black lung
disease. With having so many beneficiaries in the advanced age of
life, we lose many due to death.
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.