81 FR 62788 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 176 (September 12, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 176 (Monday, September 12, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 62788-62790] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-21834] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION [Docket No: SSA-2016-0043] 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-2016-0043]. I. The information collections below are pending at SSA. SSA will submit them 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 November 14, 2016. Individuals can obtain copies of the collection instruments by writing to the above email address. 1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)--Quality Review Case Analysis--0960-0133. To assess the SSI program and ensure the accuracy of its payments, SSA conducts legally mandated periodic SSI case analysis quality reviews. SSA uses Form SSA-8508 to conduct these reviews, collecting information on operating efficiency; the quality of underlying policies; and the effect of incorrect payments. SSA also uses the data to determine SSI program payment accuracy rate, which is a performance measure for the agency's service delivery goals. Respondents are recipients of SSI payments selected for quality reviews. Type of Request: Revision of an OMB approved information collection. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average burden Estimated Modality of completion Number of Frequency of per response annual burden respondents response (minute) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SSA-8508-BK (paper interview)................... 225 1 60 225 SSA-8508-BK (electronic)........................ 4,275 1 60 4,275 --------------------------------------------------------------- Totals...................................... 4,500 .............. .............. 4,500 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Social Security Benefits Application--20 CFR 404.310-404.311, 404.315-404.322, 404.330-404.333, 404.601-404.603, and 404.1501- 404.1512--0960-0618. Title II of the Social Security Act provides retirement, survivors, and disability benefits to members of the public who meet the required eligibility criteria and file the appropriate application. This collection comprises the various application methods for each type of benefits. SSA uses the information we gather through the multiple information collection tools in this information collection request to determine applicants' eligibility for specific Social Security benefits, as well as the amount of the benefits. Individuals filing for disability benefits can, and in some instances SSA may require them to, file applications under both Title II, Social Security disability benefits, and Title XVI, SSI payments. We refer to disability applications filed under both titles as ``concurrent applications.'' This collection comprises the various application methods for each type of benefits. These methods include the following modalities: Paper forms (Forms SSA-1, SSA-2, and SSA-16); Modernized Claims System (MCS) screens for in-person interview applications; and Internet-based iClaim and iAppointment applications. SSA uses the information we collect through these modalities to determine: (1) The applicants' eligibility for the above-mentioned Social Security benefits and (2) the amount of the benefits. The respondents are applicants for retirement, survivors, and disability benefits under title II of the Social Security Act. Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information collection. Form SSA-1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average burden Estimated Modality of completion Number of Frequency of per response annual burden respondents response (minute) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCS/Signature Proxy............................. 2,793,597 1 10 465,600 Paper........................................... 115,678 1 11 21,208 Medicare-only MCS............................... 880,763 1 7 102,756 [[Page 62789]] Medicare-only Paper............................. 9,549 1 7 1,114 --------------------------------------------------------------- Totals...................................... 3,779,587 .............. .............. 590,678 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Form SSA-2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average burden Estimated Modality of completion Number of Frequency of per response annual burden respondents response (minutes) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCS/Signature Proxy............................. 518,598 1 14 121,006 Paper........................................... 54,661 1 15 13,665 --------------------------------------------------------------- Totals...................................... 573,259 .............. .............. 134,671 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Form SSA-16 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average burden Estimated Modality of completion Number of Frequency of per response annual burden respondents response (minute) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCS/Signature Proxy............................. 2,483,952 1 19 786,585 Paper........................................... 116,294 1 20 38,765 --------------------------------------------------------------- Totals...................................... 2,600,246 .............. .............. 825,350 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iClaim Screens ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average burden Estimated Modality of completion Number of Frequency of per response annual burden respondents response (minute) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iClaim 3rd Party................................ 345,267 1 15 86,317 iClaim Applicant after 3rd Party Completion..... 345,267 1 5 28,772 First Party iClaim--Domestic Applicant.......... 2,956,208 1 15 739,052 First Party iClaim--Foreign Applicant........... 11,650 1 3 583 Medicare-only iClaim............................ 723,062 1 10 120,510 --------------------------------------------------------------- Totals...................................... 4,381,454 .............. .............. 975,234 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iAppointment Screens ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average burden Estimated Modality of completion Number of Frequency of per response annual burden respondents response (minute) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iAppointment................................ 20,218 1 10 3,370 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grand Total ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average burden Estimated Modality of completion Number of Frequency of per response annual burden respondents response (minute) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total....................................... 11,374,764 ............... ............... 2,529,303 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. SSA submitted the information collection below to OMB for clearance. Your comments regarding the information collection 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 October 12, 2016. Individuals can obtain [[Page 62790]] copies of the OMB clearance package by writing to OR.Reports.Clearance@ssa.gov. Request to Withdraw a Hearing Request; Request to Withdraw an Appeals Council Request for Review; and Administrative Review Process for Adjudicating Initial Disability Claims--20 CFR parts 404, 405, and 416--0960-0710. Claimants have a statutory right under the Act and current regulations to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or SSI payments. SSA collects information at each step of the administrative process to adjudicate claims fairly and efficiently. SSA collects this information to establish a claimant's right to administrative review and determine the severity of the claimant's alleged impairments. SSA uses the information we collect to determine entitlement or continuing eligibility to SSDI benefits or SSI payments, and to enable appeals of these determinations. In addition, SSA collects information on Forms HA-85 and HA-86 to allow claimants to withdraw a hearing request or an Appeals Council review request. The respondents are applicants for Title II SSDI or Title XVI SSI benefits; their appointed representatives; legal advocates; medical sources; and schools. Type of Request: Revision of an OMB- approved information collection. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average burden Estimated 20 CFR Section No. Number of Frequency of per response annual burden respondents response (minutes) (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 404.961, 416.1461, 405.330, and 405.366......... 12,220 1 20 4,073 404.950, 416.1450, and 405.332.................. 1,040 1 20 347 404.949 and 416.1449............................ 2,868 1 60 2,868 405.334......................................... 20 1 60 20 404.957, 416.1457, and 405.380.................. 21,041 1 10 3,507 405.381......................................... 37 1 30 19 405.401......................................... 5,310 1 10 885 404.971 and 416.1471 (HA-85; HA-86)............. 1,606 1 10 268 404.982 and 416.1482............................ 1,687 1 30 844 404.987 & 404.988 and 416.1487 & 416.148 and 12,425 1 30 6,213 405.601........................................ 405.372(c)...................................... 5,310 1 10 885 405.1(b)(5), 405.372(b)......................... 833 1 30 417 405.505......................................... 833 1 30 417 405.1(c)(2)..................................... 5,310 1 10 885 405.20.......................................... 5,310 1 10 885 --------------------------------------------------------------- Totals...................................... 75,850 .............. .............. 22,533 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dated: September 7, 2016. Naomi R. Sipple, Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security Administration. [FR Doc. 2016-21834 Filed 9-9-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191-02-P
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or by sending an email to: Shagufta_ Reduction Act of 1995, effective October referencing Docket ID Number [SSA–
Ahmed@omb.eop.gov; and (ii) Pamela 1, 1995. This notice includes revisions 2016–0043].
Dyson, Director/Chief Information of OMB-approved information I. The information collections below
Officer, Securities and Exchange collections. are pending at SSA. SSA will submit
Commission, c/o Remi Pavlik-Simon, SSA is soliciting comments on the them to OMB within 60 days from the
100 F Street NE., Washington, DC accuracy of the agency’s burden date of this notice. To be sure we
20549, or by sending an email to: PRA_ estimate; the need for the information; consider your comments, we must
Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must be its practical utility; ways to enhance its receive them no later than November 14,
submitted to OMB within 30 days of quality, utility, and clarity; and ways to 2016. Individuals can obtain copies of
this notice. minimize burden on respondents, the collection instruments by writing to
Dated: September 6, 2016. including the use of automated the above email address.
Robert W. Errett, collection techniques or other forms of 1. Supplemental Security Income
Deputy Secretary.
information technology. Mail, email, or (SSI)—Quality Review Case Analysis—
fax your comments and 0960–0133. To assess the SSI program
[FR Doc. 2016–21797 Filed 9–9–16; 8:45 am]
recommendations on the information and ensure the accuracy of its payments,
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collection(s) to the OMB Desk Officer SSA conducts legally mandated
and SSA Reports Clearance Officer at periodic SSI case analysis quality
the following addresses or fax numbers. reviews. SSA uses Form SSA–8508 to
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(OMB), Office of Management and conduct these reviews, collecting
[Docket No: SSA–2016–0043] Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for SSA, information on operating efficiency; the
Fax: 202–395–6974, Email address: quality of underlying policies; and the
Agency Information Collection OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. effect of incorrect payments. SSA also
Activities: Proposed Request and (SSA), Social Security Administration, uses the data to determine SSI program
Comment Request OLCA, Attn: Reports Clearance payment accuracy rate, which is a
The Social Security Administration Director, 3100 West High Rise, 6401 performance measure for the agency’s
(SSA) publishes a list of information Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235, service delivery goals. Respondents are
collection packages requiring clearance Fax: 410–966–2830, Email address: recipients of SSI payments selected for
by the Office of Management and OR.Reports.Clearance@ssa.gov. quality reviews.
Budget (OMB) in compliance with Or you may submit your comments Type of Request: Revision of an OMB
Public Law 104–13, the Paperwork online through www.regulations.gov, approved information collection.
Average Estimated
Number of Frequency of burden per annual
Modality of completion respondents response response burden
(minute) (hours)
SSA–8508–BK (paper interview) ..................................................................... 225 1 60 225
SSA–8508–BK (electronic) .............................................................................. 4,275 1 60 4,275
Totals ........................................................................................................ 4,500 ........................ ........................ 4,500
2. Social Security Benefits eligibility for specific Social Security screens for in-person interview
Application—20 CFR 404.310–404.311, benefits, as well as the amount of the applications; and Internet-based iClaim
404.315–404.322, 404.330–404.333, benefits. Individuals filing for disability and iAppointment applications. SSA
404.601–404.603, and 404.1501– benefits can, and in some instances SSA uses the information we collect through
404.1512—0960–0618. Title II of the may require them to, file applications these modalities to determine: (1) The
Social Security Act provides retirement, under both Title II, Social Security applicants’ eligibility for the above-
survivors, and disability benefits to disability benefits, and Title XVI, SSI mentioned Social Security benefits and
members of the public who meet the payments. We refer to disability (2) the amount of the benefits. The
required eligibility criteria and file the applications filed under both titles as respondents are applicants for
appropriate application. This collection ‘‘concurrent applications.’’ This
retirement, survivors, and disability
comprises the various application collection comprises the various
benefits under title II of the Social
methods for each type of benefits. SSA application methods for each type of
uses the information we gather through benefits. These methods include the Security Act.
the multiple information collection following modalities: Paper forms Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
tools in this information collection (Forms SSA–1, SSA–2, and SSA–16); approved information collection.
request to determine applicants’ Modernized Claims System (MCS)
FORM SSA–1
Average Estimated
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Number of Frequency of burden per annual
Modality of completion respondents response response burden
(minute) (hours)
MCS/Signature Proxy ...................................................................................... 2,793,597 1 10 465,600
Paper ............................................................................................................... 115,678 1 11 21,208
Medicare-only MCS ......................................................................................... 880,763 1 7 102,756
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copies of the OMB clearance package by Insurance (SSDI) benefits or SSI enable appeals of these determinations.
writing to OR.Reports.Clearance@ payments. SSA collects information at In addition, SSA collects information on
ssa.gov. each step of the administrative process Forms HA–85 and HA–86 to allow
Request to Withdraw a Hearing to adjudicate claims fairly and claimants to withdraw a hearing request
Request; Request to Withdraw an efficiently. SSA collects this or an Appeals Council review request.
Appeals Council Request for Review; information to establish a claimant’s The respondents are applicants for Title
and Administrative Review Process for right to administrative review and II SSDI or Title XVI SSI benefits; their
Adjudicating Initial Disability Claims— determine the severity of the claimant’s appointed representatives; legal
20 CFR parts 404, 405, and 416—0960– alleged impairments. SSA uses the advocates; medical sources; and
0710. Claimants have a statutory right information we collect to determine schools.
under the Act and current regulations to entitlement or continuing eligibility to Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
apply for Social Security Disability SSDI benefits or SSI payments, and to approved information collection.
Average Estimated
Number of Frequency of burden per annual
20 CFR Section No. respondents response response burden
(minutes) (hours)
404.961, 416.1461, 405.330, and 405.366 ..................................................... 12,220 1 20 4,073
404.950, 416.1450, and 405.332 .................................................................... 1,040 1 20 347
404.949 and 416.1449 ..................................................................................... 2,868 1 60 2,868
405.334 ............................................................................................................ 20 1 60 20
404.957, 416.1457, and 405.380 .................................................................... 21,041 1 10 3,507
405.381 ............................................................................................................ 37 1 30 19
405.401 ............................................................................................................ 5,310 1 10 885
404.971 and 416.1471 (HA–85; HA–86) ......................................................... 1,606 1 10 268
404.982 and 416.1482 ..................................................................................... 1,687 1 30 844
404.987 & 404.988 and 416.1487 & 416.148 and 405.601 ............................ 12,425 1 30 6,213
405.372(c) ........................................................................................................ 5,310 1 10 885
405.1(b)(5), 405.372(b) .................................................................................... 833 1 30 417
405.505 ............................................................................................................ 833 1 30 417
405.1(c)(2) ....................................................................................................... 5,310 1 10 885
405.20 .............................................................................................................. 5,310 1 10 885
Totals ........................................................................................................ 75,850 ........................ ........................ 22,533
Dated: September 7, 2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board By the Board, Chairman Elliott, Vice
Naomi R. Sipple, is required to make an annual Chairman Miller, and Commissioner
Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security determination of railroad revenue Begeman.
Administration. adequacy. A railroad is considered Marline Simeon,
[FR Doc. 2016–21834 Filed 9–9–16; 8:45 am] revenue adequate under 49 U.S.C. Clearance Clerk.
BILLING CODE 4191–02–P 10704(a) if it achieves a rate of return on [FR Doc. 2016–21869 Filed 9–9–16; 8:45 am]
net investment (ROI) equal to at least BILLING CODE 4915–01–P
the current cost of capital for the
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD railroad industry for 2015, determined
to be 9.61% in Railroad Cost of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[Docket No. EP 552 (Sub-No. 20)]
Capital—2015, EP 558 (Sub-No. 19)
(STB served August 5, 2016). This Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Railroad Revenue Adequacy—2015
Administration
Determination revenue adequacy standard was applied
to each Class I railroad. Four carriers, [Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0032]
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
BNSF Railway Company, Grand Trunk
ACTION: Notice of decision. Corporation, Soo Line Corporation, and Commercial Driver’s License
Union Pacific Railroad Company, were Standards: Application for Exemption;
SUMMARY: On September 8, 2016, the Daimler Trucks North America
Board served a decision announcing the found to be revenue adequate for 2015.
(Daimler)
2015 revenue adequacy determinations The decision in this proceeding is
for the Nation’s Class I railroads. Four posted on the Board’s Web site at AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
carriers, BNSF Railway Company, www.stb.dot.gov. Copies of the decision Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
Grand Trunk Corporation, Soo Line may be purchased by contacting the ACTION: Notice of final disposition; grant
Corporation, and Union Pacific Railroad Office of Public Assistance, of application for exemption.
Company, were found to be revenue Governmental Affairs, and Compliance
adequate. SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its
at (202) 245–0238. Assistance for the decision to grant Daimler Trucks North
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DATES: Effective Date: This decision is hearing impaired is available through America’s (Daimler) application for an
effective on September 8, 2016. FIRS at (800) 877–8339. exemption renewal for one Daimler
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Decided: September 6, 2016. driver to drive commercial motor
Pedro Ramirez, (202) 245–0333. vehicles (CMV) in the United States
Assistance for the hearing impaired is without possessing a commercial
available through Federal Information driver’s license (CDL) issued by one of
Relay Service (FIRS) at (800) 877–8339. the States. Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard is the
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