SSA is publishing the process we follow when we ban an individual from entering our field offices. We expect that this rule will result in a safer environment for our personnel and members of the public who use our facilities, while ensuring that we continue to serve the American people with as little disruption to our operations as possible. An individual who has been banned from our facilities has the opportunity to appeal that decision within 60 days of the date of the ban notice (§422.905). If the individual does not appeal the decision within the 60 days, or if the individual was banned prior to the effective date of this regulation, or if the appeal results in a denial, the individual has another opportunity to request review of the ban after a three-year period. This periodic review (§422.906) is available to banned individuals once every three 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.