81 FR 22698 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 74 (April 18, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 74 (April 18, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-08869 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 74 (Monday, April 18, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 22698-22700] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-08869] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION [Docket No: SSA-2016-0012] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes a list of information collection packages requiring clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with Public Law 104-13, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, effective October 1, 1995. This notice includes revisions of OMB-approved information collections. SSA is soliciting comments on the accuracy of the agency's burden estimate; the need for the information; its practical utility; ways to enhance its quality, utility, and clarity; and ways to minimize burden on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Mail, email, or fax your comments and recommendations on the information collection(s) to the OMB Desk Officer and SSA Reports Clearance Officer at the following addresses or fax numbers. (OMB), Office of Management and Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for SSA, Fax: 202-395-6974, Email address: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. (SSA), Social Security Administration, OLCA, Attn: Reports Clearance Director, 3100 West High Rise, 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235, Fax: 410-966-2830, Email address: OR.Reports.Clearance@ssa.gov. Or you may submit your comments online through www.regulations.gov, referencing Docket ID Number [SSA-2016-0012]. I. The information collection below is pending at SSA. SSA will submit it to OMB within 60 days from the date of this notice. To be sure we consider your comments, we must receive them no later than June 17, 2016. Individuals can obtain copies of the collection instrument by writing to the above email address. Statement for Determining Continuing Entitlement for Special Veterans Benefits (SVB)--0960-0782. SSA regularly reviews individuals' claims for Special Veterans Benefits (SVB) to determine their continued eligibility and correct payment amounts. Individuals living outside the United States receiving SVB must report to SSA any changes that may affect their benefits, such as: (1) A change in mailing address or residence; (2) an increase or decrease in a pension, annuity, or other recurring benefit; (3) a return or visit to the United States for a calendar month or longer; or (4) an inability to manage benefits. SSA uses Form SSA-2010, to collect this information. Respondents are beneficiaries living outside the United States collecting SVB. Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information collection. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average burden Estimated total Modality of collection Number of Frequency of per response annual burden respondents response (minutes) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SSA-2010.................................... 1,799 1 20 600 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. SSA submitted the information collections below to OMB for clearance. Your comments regarding the information collections would be most useful if OMB and SSA receive them 30 days from the date of this publication. To be sure we consider your comments, we must receive them no later than May 18, 2016. Individuals can obtain copies of the OMB clearance packages by writing to OR.Reports.Clearance@ssa.gov. 1. Statement for Determining Continuing Eligibility, Supplemental Security Income Payment(s)--20 CFR 416.204--0960-0416. SSA conducts disability redeterminatons to determine if Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients (1) met and continue to meet all statutory and regulatory requirements for SSI eligibility and (2) are receiving the correct SSI payment amount. SSA makes these redeterminations through periodic use of Form SSA-8203-BK. SSA conducts [[Page 22699]] this legally mandated information collection in field offices via personal contact (face-to-face or telephone interview) using the automated Modernized SSI Claim System (MSSICS). The respondents are SSI recipients or their representative payees. Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information collection. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average Estimated Number of Frequency of burden per total annual Modality of collection respondents response response burden (minutes) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSSICS.......................................... 801,789 1 20 267,263 MSSICS/Signature Proxy.......................... 666,431 1 19 211,036 Paper........................................... 135,357 1 20 45,119 --------------------------------------------------------------- Totals...................................... 1,603,577 .............. .............. 523,418 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Information About Joint Checking/Savings Account--20 CFR 416.1201 and 416.1208--0960-0461. SSA considers a person's resources when evaluating eligibility for SSI. Generally, we consider funds in checking and savings accounts as resources owned by the individuals whose names appear on the account. However, individuals applying for SSI may rebut this assumption of ownership in a joint account by submitting certain evidence to establish the funds do not belong to them. SSA uses Form SSA-2574 to collect information from SSI applicants and recipients who object to the assumption that they own all or part of the funds in a joint checking or savings account bearing their names. SSA collects information about the account from both the SSI applicant or recipient and the other account holder(s). After receiving the completed form, SSA determines if we should consider the account to be a resource for the SSI applicant and recipient. The respondents are applicants and recipients of SSI, and individuals who list themselves as joint owners of financial accounts with SSI applicants or recipients. Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information collection. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average Estimated Number of Frequency of burden per total annual Modality of collection respondents response response burden (minutes) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SSA-2574--Paper version......................... 50,000 1 7 5,833 Intranet version (MSSICS)....................... 150,000 1 7 17,500 --------------------------------------------------------------- Totals...................................... 200,000 .............. .............. 23,333 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS)--20 CFR 416.110(e), 416.1180-1182, 416.1225-1227--0960-0559. The SSI program encourages recipients to return to work. One of the program objectives is to provide incentives and opportunities that help recipients toward employment. The PASS provision allows individuals to use available income or resources (such as business equipment, education, or specialized training) to enter or re-enter the workforce and become self-supporting. In turn, SSA does not count the income or resources recipients use to fund a PASS when determining an individual's SSI eligibility or payment amount. An SSI recipient who wants to use available income and resources to obtain education or training to become self-supporting completes Form SSA-545. SSA uses the information from the SSA-545 to evaluate the recipient's PASS, and to determine eligibility under the provisions of the SSI program. The respondents are SSI recipients who want to develop a return-to-work plan. Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information collection. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average burden Estimated total Modality of collection Number of Frequency of per response annual burden respondents response (minutes) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SSA-545..................................... 7,000 1 120 14,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Registration for Appointed Representative Services and Direct Payment--0960-0732. SSA uses Form SSA-1699 to register appointed representatives of claimants before SSA who:Want to register for direct payment of fees; Registered for direct payment of fees prior to 10/31/09, but need to update their information; Registered as appointed representatives on or after 10/31/ 09, but need to update their information; or Received a notice from SSA instructing them to complete this form. By registering these individuals, SSA: (1) Authenticates and authorizes them to do business with us; (2) allows them to access our records for the claimants they represent; (3) facilitates direct payment of authorized fees to appointed representatives; and, (4) collects the information we need to meet Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requirements to issue specific IRS forms if we pay an appointed representative in excess of a specific amount ($600). The respondents are appointed representatives who want to use Form SSA-1699 for any of the purposes cited in this Notice. Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information collection. [[Page 22700]] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average burden Estimated total Modality of collection Number of Frequency of per response annual burden respondents response (minutes) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SSA-1699.................................... 16,000 1 20 5,333 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Certificate of Election for Reduced Widow(er)s and Surviving Divorced Spouse's Benefits--20 CFR 404.335--0960-0759. Section 202(q) of the Social Security Act provides SSA the authority to reduce benefits under certain conditions when elected by a Title II beneficiary. However, reduced benefits are not payable to an already entitled spouse (or divorced spouse) who: Is at least age 62 and under full retirement age in the month of the number holder's death; and Is receiving both reduced spouse's (or divorced spouse's) benefits and either retirement or disability benefits in the month before the month of the number holder's death. To elect reduced widow(er) benefits, a recipient completes Form SSA-4111. SSA uses the information collected to pay a qualified dually entitled widow(er) (or surviving divorced spouse) who elects to receive a reduced widow(er) benefit. The respondents are qualified dually entitled widow(er)s (or surviving divorced spouse) who elect to receive a reduced widow(er) benefit. Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information collection. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average burden Estimated total Modality of collection Number of Frequency of per response annual burden respondents response (minutes) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SSA-4111.................................... 30,000 1 2 1,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dated: April 13, 2016. Naomi R. Sipple, Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security Administration. [FR Doc. 2016-08869 Filed 4-15-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191-02-P
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EIN identified by the principal who are not eligible for or who do not fax your comments and
representative, regardless of whether request direct payment of fees in a case, recommendations on the information
these representatives request direct fee may receive a CD copy of the claimant’s collection(s) to the OMB Desk Officer
payment. electronic folder. and SSA Reports Clearance Officer at
Additionally, we acknowledge there the following addresses or fax numbers.
Additional Information
will be a few situations where case (OMB), Office of Management and
characteristics, our systems, or other Additional information is available on Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for SSA, Fax:
technology limitations preclude access our Representing Social Security 202–395–6974, Email address: OIRA_
to the electronic folder through ARS. Claimants Web site at http://www.ssa. Submission@omb.eop.gov.
For example, if a request for review is gov/representation/. Instructions for (SSA), Social Security
pending at the Appeals Council level on requesting access to the electronic folder Administration, OLCA, Attn: Reports
a prior claim, and a subsequent can be found at Clearance Director, 3100 West High
application is pending at the hearing https://www.socialsecurity.gov/ Rise, 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore,
level, our system will not allow a representation/eFolder.htm. MD 21235, Fax: 410–966–2830, Email
representative to access one or both of Representatives can register for address: OR.Reports.Clearance@ssa.gov.
the electronic folders. Also, if a case has electronic access at https://secure.ssa. Or you may submit your comments
been closed for more than 90 days after gov/acu/IRESWeb/registration online through www.regulations.gov,
a final action or if the Appeals Council Attestation.do. referencing Docket ID Number [SSA–
establishes a new court case, an Dated: March 30, 2016. 2016–0012].
appointed representative cannot access Carolyn W. Colvin, I. The information collection below is
the electronic folder through ARS. In Acting Commissioner of Social Security. pending at SSA. SSA will submit it to
these types of situations, we will [FR Doc. 2016–08162 Filed 4–15–16; 8:45 am]
OMB within 60 days from the date of
continue to work with the this notice. To be sure we consider your
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representative to provide a CD copy of comments, we must receive them no
the electronic folder when requested. later than June 17, 2016. Individuals can
We will also provide an exception to SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION obtain copies of the collection
those representatives who show that instrument by writing to the above
they are unable to register for ARS due [Docket No: SSA–2016–0012] email address.
to technological issues outside of our Statement for Determining Continuing
control or the control of the Agency Information Collection Entitlement for Special Veterans
representative (e.g., no cell phone Activities: Proposed Request and Benefits (SVB)—0960–0782. SSA
coverage available to receive text Comment Request regularly reviews individuals’ claims for
messages in the area where the The Social Security Administration Special Veterans Benefits (SVB) to
representative’s office is located). (SSA) publishes a list of information determine their continued eligibility
A representative who falls under the collection packages requiring clearance and correct payment amounts.
terms of this mandate, as described, has by the Office of Management and Individuals living outside the United
an affirmative duty to comply with this Budget (OMB) in compliance with States receiving SVB must report to SSA
requirement. We may investigate to Public Law 104–13, the Paperwork any changes that may affect their
determine if a representative violates Reduction Act of 1995, effective October benefits, such as: (1) A change in
this duty or is attempting to circumvent 1, 1995. This notice includes revisions mailing address or residence; (2) an
our rules. We may sanction a of OMB-approved information increase or decrease in a pension,
representative who does not follow collections. annuity, or other recurring benefit; (3) a
these rules, as described in 20 CFR SSA is soliciting comments on the return or visit to the United States for
404.1745–1795 and 416.1545–1595. accuracy of the agency’s burden a calendar month or longer; or (4) an
However, we will not reject or delay a estimate; the need for the information; inability to manage benefits. SSA uses
claimant’s hearing or process a claim its practical utility; ways to enhance its Form SSA–2010, to collect this
differently if a representative fails to quality, utility, and clarity; and ways to information. Respondents are
comply with this electronic access minimize burden on respondents, beneficiaries living outside the United
requirement. including the use of automated States collecting SVB.
Claimants, whether they are collection techniques or other forms of Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
represented or not, and representatives information technology. Mail, email, or approved information collection.
Average Estimated total
Number of Frequency burden per
Modality of collection annual burden
respondents of response response (hours)
(minutes)
SSA–2010 ........................................................................................................ 1,799 1 20 600
II. SSA submitted the information 18, 2016. Individuals can obtain copies if Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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collections below to OMB for clearance. of the OMB clearance packages by recipients (1) met and continue to meet
Your comments regarding the writing to OR.Reports.Clearance@ all statutory and regulatory
information collections would be most ssa.gov. requirements for SSI eligibility and (2)
useful if OMB and SSA receive them 30 1. Statement for Determining are receiving the correct SSI payment
days from the date of this publication. Continuing Eligibility, Supplemental amount. SSA makes these
To be sure we consider your comments, Security Income Payment(s)—20 CFR redeterminations through periodic use
we must receive them no later than May 416.204—0960–0416. SSA conducts of Form SSA–8203–BK. SSA conducts
disability redeterminatons to determine
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Average Estimated
Number of Frequency burden per total annual
Modality of collection respondents of response response burden
(minutes) (hours)
SSA–1699 ................................................................................................ 16,000 1 20 5,333
5. Certificate of Election for Reduced • Is at least age 62 and under full SSA uses the information collected to
Widow(er)s and Surviving Divorced retirement age in the month of the pay a qualified dually entitled
Spouse’s Benefits—20 CFR 404.335— number holder’s death; and widow(er) (or surviving divorced
0960–0759. Section 202(q) of the Social • Is receiving both reduced spouse’s spouse) who elects to receive a reduced
Security Act provides SSA the authority (or divorced spouse’s) benefits and widow(er) benefit. The respondents are
to reduce benefits under certain either retirement or disability benefits in qualified dually entitled widow(er)s (or
conditions when elected by a Title II the month before the month of the surviving divorced spouse) who elect to
beneficiary. However, reduced benefits number holder’s death. receive a reduced widow(er) benefit.
are not payable to an already entitled To elect reduced widow(er) benefits, Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
spouse (or divorced spouse) who: a recipient completes Form SSA–4111. approved information collection.
Average Estimated
Number of Frequency burden per total annual
Modality of collection respondents of response response burden
(minutes) (hours)
SSA–4111 ................................................................................................ 30,000 1 2 1,000
Dated: April 13, 2016. Authority; P.O. Box 256, Hebron, NE Aviation Administration Grant
Naomi R. Sipple, 68370–0256, (402) 768–6597. Assurances that do not allow federally
Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: acquired airport property to be used for
Administration. Lynn D. Martin, Airports Compliance non-aviation purposes. The sale of the
[FR Doc. 2016–08869 Filed 4–15–16; 8:45 am] Specialist, Federal Aviation subject property will result in the land
BILLING CODE 4191–02–P Administration, Airports Division, at the Hebron Municipal Airport (HJH)
ACE–610C, 901 Locust Room 364, being changed from aeronautical to
Kansas City, MO 64106, (816) 329–2644, nonaeronautical use and release the
lynn.martin@faa.gov. The request to surface lands from the conditions of the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION release property may be reviewed, by AIP Grant Agreement Grant Assurances.
appointment, in person at this same In accordance with 49 U.S.C.
Federal Aviation Administration
location. 47107(c)(2)(B)(i) and (iii), the airport
Notice of Request To Release Airport SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
will receive fair market value for the
Property invites public comment on the request property.
Any person may inspect, by
to release approximately 0.21± acres of
AGENCY: Federal Aviation appointment, the request in person at
airport property at the Hebron
Administration (FAA), DOT. the FAA office listed above under FOR
Municipal Airport (HJH) under the
ACTION: Notice of intent to rule on FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. In
provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2). On
request to release airport property at the addition, any person may, upon
March 16, 2016, the City of Hebron’s
Hebron Municipal Airport (HJH), appointment and request, inspect the
Airport Manager requested from the
Hebron, Nebraska. application, notice and other documents
FAA that approximately 0.21± acres of
determined by the FAA to be related to
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and property be released for sale to the
the application in person at the Hebron
invites public comment on the release of Nebraska Department of Roads for the
Municipal Airport.
land at the Hebron Municipal Airport purpose of reconstructing a bridge and
road. On April 8, 2016, the FAA Issued in Kansas City, MO, on April 11,
(HJH), Hebron, Nebraska, under the 2016.
provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2). determined that the request to release
property at Hebron Municipal Airport Jim A. Johnson,
DATES: Comments must be received on (HJH) submitted by the Sponsor meets Manager, Airports Division.
or before May 18, 2016. the procedural requirements of the [FR Doc. 2016–08902 Filed 4–15–16; 8:45 am]
ADDRESSES: Comments on this Federal Aviation Administration and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
application may be mailed or delivered the release of the property does not and
to the FAA at the following address: will not impact future aviation needs at
Lynn D. Martin, Airports Compliance the airport. The FAA may approve the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Specialist, Federal Aviation request, in whole or in part, no sooner
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Administration, Airports Division, than thirty days after the publication of Maritime Administration
ACE–610C, 901 Locust Room 364, this Notice.
Kansas City, MO 64106. The following is a brief overview of Marine Highway Projects Open Season
In addition, one copy of any the request: AGENCY: Maritime Administration,
comments submitted to the FAA must Hebron Municipal Airport (HJH) is Department of Transportation.
be mailed or delivered to: William proposing the release of a parcel,
ACTION: Notice of open season for
Linton, Airport Manager, Hebron totaling 0.21± acres. The release of land
marine highway projects.
Municipal Airport, Hebron Airport is necessary to comply with Federal
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