Application Status

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Application Status -- Internet service	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Supporting Statement 0960-0763.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2013-08-14	Available
Addendum to Supporting Statement 0960-0763.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-06-14	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
184302	Application Status -- Internet service	Form and Instruction	Modified
181224	Application Status -- National 800 Number Automated Telephone Services	Other-Automated Call Flow(revised)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0763	ICR Reference No: 201305-0960-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201207-0960-008
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application Status
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/30/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/16/2013
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2016	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2013
Responses	6,530,493	0	3,646,689
Time Burden (Hours)	117,150	0	73,526
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Application Status provides users with the capability to check the status of their pending Social Security claims either via the Internet or the National 800 Number Automated Telephone Service. Users need their Social Security number and a confirmation number to access this information. The Application Status shows users when SSA received the application, if we requested additional documents (e.g., military discharge papers, W2s, birth records, etc.), and provides the address for the office that is processing their application. Once SSA makes a decision on a claim, we post a copy of the decision notice online for the user to view. There are some exceptions to posting a copy online, such as disability denial notices (even if filed electronically) or claims that users did not file via the Internet, as we may not have those notices available for online review. Users access this application either via http://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices/ or through the National 800 Number. Respondents are Social Security claimants.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 405 Name of Law: The Social Security Act
   US Code: 5 USC 552A (e)(10) Name of Law: The Privacy Act of 1974
   US Code: 5 USC 552A (f)(2) & (3) Name of Law: The Privacy Act of 1974
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 32527	05/30/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 49592	08/14/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application Status -- Internet service	N/A	Internet Application Status
Application Status -- National 800 Number Automated Telephone Services

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	6,530,493	3,646,689	0	0	2,883,804	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	117,150	73,526	0	0	43,624	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The increase to burden is due to an increase in the Internet Application usage overall, and a decrease in usage for the Automated Telephone Services application.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $113,629

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/16/2013

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