83_FR_4744 83 FR 4722 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request

83 FR 4722 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 22 (February 1, 2018)

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FR Document2018-01947

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 22 (Thursday, February 1, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 22 (Thursday, February 1, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4722-4725]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-01947]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

[Docket No: SSA-2018-0002]


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 an extension of an OMB-approved information collection, a new 
information collection, and 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-2018-0002].
    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 
April 2, 2018. Individuals can obtain copies of the collection 
instruments by writing to the above email address.
    1. Request for Reconsideration--Disability Cessation--20 CFR 
404.909, 416.1409--0960-0349. When SSA determines that claimants' 
disabilities medically improved; ceased; or are no longer sufficiently 
disabling, these claimants may ask SSA to reconsider that 
determination. SSA uses Form SSA-789-U4 to arrange for a hearing or to 
prepare a decision based on the evidence of record. Specifically, 
claimants or their representatives use Form SSA-789-U4 to: (1) Ask SSA 
to reconsider a determination; (2) indicate if they wish to appear at a 
disability hearing; (3) submit any additional information or evidence 
for use in the reconsidered determination; and (4) indicate if they 
will need an interpreter for the hearing. The respondents are 
disability claimants for Social Security benefits or Supplemental 
Security Income (SSI) payments, or their representatives who wish to 
appeal an

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unfavorable disability cessation determination.
    Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information 
collection.

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                                                                                 Average burden  Estimated total
           Modality of completion                Number of       Frequency of     per response    annual burden
                                                respondents        response        (minutes)         (hours)
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SSA-789-U4..................................          30,000                1               13            6,500
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    2. Waiver of Right to Appear--Disability Hearing--20 CFR 404.913-
404.914, 404.916(b)(5), 416.1413-416.1414, 416.1416(b)(5)--0960-0534. 
Claimants for Social Security disability payments or their 
representatives can use Form SSA-773-U4 to waive their right to appear 
at a disability hearing. The disability hearing officer uses the signed 
form as a basis for not holding a hearing, and for preparing a written 
decision on the claimant's request for disability payments based solely 
on the evidence of record. The respondents are disability claimants for 
Social Security benefits or SSI payments, or their representatives, who 
wish to waive their right to appear at a disability hearing.
    Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information 
collection.

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                                                                                 Average burden  Estimated total
           Modality of completion                Number of      Frequency  of     per response    annual burden
                                                respondents        response        (minutes)         (hours)
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SSA-773-U4..................................             200                1                3               10
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    3. Social Security Number Verification Services--20 CFR 401.45--
0960-0660. Internal Revenue Service regulations require employers to 
provide wage and tax data to SSA using Form W-2, or its electronic 
equivalent. As part of this process, the employer must furnish the 
employee's name and Social Security number (SSN). In addition, the 
employee's name and SSN must match SSA's records for SSA to post 
earnings to the employee's earnings record, which SSA maintains. SSA 
offers the Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS), which 
allows employers to verify the reported names and SSNs of their 
employees match those in SSA's records. SSNVS is a cost-free method for 
employers to verify employee information via the internet. The 
respondents are employers who need to verify SSN data using SSA's 
records.
    Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information 
collection.

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                                                                                                                         Average burden  Estimated total
                       Modality of completion                           Number of       Frequency of      Number of       per response    annual burden
                                                                       respondents        response        responses        (minutes)         (hours)
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SSNVS..............................................................          41,387               60        2,483,220                5          206,935
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    II. SSA submitted the information collections below to OMB for 
clearance. Your comments regarding these 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 March 5, 2018. Individuals can obtain copies of the 
OMB clearance packages by writing to OR.Reports.Clearance@ssa.gov.
    1. Statement of Interpreter--0960-NEW. SSA and the Disability 
Determination Services (DDS) will use Form SSA-4321, Statement of 
Interpreter, when a person requiring an interpreter prefers to provide 
their own interpreter during an interview or conversation between the 
person requiring an interpreter and SSA or DDS. SSA will require the 
interpreter sign Form SSA-4321, and confirm, among other things, that 
they will not knowingly give false information; they will act as an 
interpreter and witness; and they will accurately interpret the 
interview to the best of their ability. Section 205(a) of the Social 
Security Act (Act), as amended (42 U.S.C. 405(a)) authorizes SSA 
collect this information.
    Type of Request: A New Information Collection Request.

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                                                                                 Average burden  Estimated total
           Modality of completion                Number of       Frequency of     per response    annual burden
                                                respondents        response        (minutes)         (hours)
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SSA-4321....................................       5,170,399                1                5          430,867
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    2. Application for Mother's or Father's Insurance Benefits--20 CFR 
404.339-404.342, 20 CFR 404.601-404.603--0960-0003. Section 202(g) of 
the Act provides for the payment of monthly benefits to the widow or 
widower of an insured individual if the surviving spouse is caring for 
the deceased worker's child (who is entitled to Social Security 
benefits). SSA uses the information on Form SSA-5-BK to determine an 
individual's eligibility for mother's or father's insurance benefits. 
The respondents are individuals caring for a child of the deceased 
worker who

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is applying for mother's or father's insurance benefits under the Old 
Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program.
    Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information 
collection.

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                                                                                 Average burden  Estimated total
           Modality of completion                Number of       Frequency of     per response    annual burden
                                                respondents        response        (minutes)         (hours)
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SSA-5-F6 (paper)............................           6,542                1               15            1,636
Modernized Claims System....................          42,175                1               15           10,544
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    Totals..................................          48,717   ...............  ...............          12,180
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    3. Statement of Living Arrangements, In-Kind Support, and 
Maintenance--20 CFR 416.1130-416.1148--0960-0174. SSA determines SSI 
payment amounts based on applicants' and recipients' needs. We measure 
individuals' needs, in part, by the amount of income they receive, 
including in-kind support and maintenance in the form of food and 
shelter provided by other people. SSA uses Form SSA-8006-F4 to 
determine if in-kind support and maintenance exists for SSI applicants 
and recipients. This information also assists SSA in determining the 
income value of in-kind support and maintenance SSI applicants and 
recipients receive. The respondents are individuals who apply for SSI 
payments, or who complete an SSI eligibility redetermination.
    Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information 
collection.

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                                                                                 Average burden  Estimated total
           Modality of completion                Number of       Frequency of     per response    annual burden
                                                respondents        response        (minutes)         (hours)
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SSA-8006-F4.................................         173,380                1                7           20,228
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    4. Statement of Funds You Provided to Another and Statement of 
Funds You Received--20 CFR 416.1103(f)--0960-0481. SSA uses Forms SSA-
2854 (Statement of Funds You Provided to Another) and SSA-2855 
(Statement of Funds You Received) to gather information to verify if a 
loan is bona fide for SSI recipients. The SSA-2854 asks the lender for 
details on the transaction, and Form SSA-2855 asks the borrower the 
same basic questions independently. Agency personnel then compare the 
two statements; gather evidence if needed; and make a decision on the 
validity of the bona fide status of the loan.
    For SSI purposes, we consider a loan bona fide if it meets these 
requirements:
     Must be between a borrower and lender with the 
understanding that the borrower has an obligation to repay the money;
     Must be in effect at the time the cash goes to the 
borrower, that is, the agreement cannot come after the cash is paid; 
and
     Must be enforceable under State law, often there are 
additional requirements from the State.
    SSA collects this information at the time of initial application 
for SSI, or at any point when an individual alleges being party to an 
informal loan while receiving SSI. SSA collects information on the 
informal loan through both interviews and mailed forms. The agency's 
field personnel conduct the interviews and mail the form(s) for 
completion, as needed. The respondents are SSI recipients and 
applicants, and individuals who lend money to them.
    Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information 
collection.

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                                                                                 Average burden  Estimated total
           Modality of completion                Number of       Frequency of     per response    annual burden
                                                respondents        response        (minutes)         (hours)
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SSA-2854....................................          20,000                1               10            3,333
SSA-2855....................................          20,000                1               10            3,333
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    Totals..................................          40,000   ...............  ...............           6,666
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    5. Filing Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act--20 CFR 429.101-
429.110--0960-0667. The Federal Tort Claims Act is the legal mechanism 
for compensating persons injured by negligent or wrongful acts that 
occur during the performance of official duties by Federal employees. 
In accordance with the law, SSA accepts monetary claims filed under the 
Federal Tort Claims Act for damages against the United States, loss of 
property, personal injury, or death resulting from an SSA employee's 
wrongful act or omission. The regulation sections cleared under this 
information collection request require claimants to provide information 
SSA can use to investigate and determine whether to make an award, 
compromise, or settlement under the Federal Tort Claims Act. The 
respondents are individuals or entities making a claim under the 
Federal Tort Claims Act.
    Type of Request: Extension of an OMB-approved information 
collection.

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                                                                                 Average burden  Estimated total
           Modality of completion                Number of       Frequency of     per response    annual burden
                                                respondents        response        (minutes)         (hours)
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429.102; 429.103 \1\........................               1   ...............  ...............               1
429.104(a)..................................              11                1                5                1
429.104(b)..................................              43                1                5                4
429.104(c)..................................               1                1                5                0
429.106(b)..................................               8                1               10                1
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    Totals..................................              64   ...............  ...............               7
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\1\ The 1 hour represents a placeholder burden. We are not reporting a burden for this collection because
  respondents complete OMB-approved Form SF-95.

    6. Application for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 
Costs--20 CFR 418.3101--0960-0696. The Medicare Modernization Act of 
2003 mandated the creation of the Medicare Part D prescription drug 
coverage program and the provision of subsidies for eligible Medicare 
beneficiaries. SSA uses Form SSA-1020 or the internet i1020, the 
Application for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs, 
to obtain income and resource information from Medicare beneficiaries, 
and to make a subsidy decision. The respondents are Medicare 
beneficiaries applying for the Part D low-income subsidy.
    Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information 
collection.

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                                                                                 Average burden  Estimated total
           Modality of completion                Number of       Frequency of     per response    annual burden
                                                respondents        response        (minutes)         (hours)
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SSA-1020....................................         531,715                1               30          265,858
(paper application form)....................
i1020.......................................         346,642                1               25          144,434
(online application)........................
Field office interview......................         108,194                1               30           54,097
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    Totals..................................         986,551   ...............  ...............         464,389
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    Dated: January 26, 2018.
Naomi R. Sipple,
Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security Administration.
[FR Doc. 2018-01947 Filed 1-31-18; 8:45 am]
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                                                matching program will be in effect for                  redetermines the eligibility and subsidy              extension of an OMB-approved
                                                a period of 18 months.                                  amounts for these individuals,                        information collection, a new
                                                ADDRESSES: Interested parties may                       thereafter. Also, section 1144 of the Act             information collection, and revisions of
                                                comment on this notice by either                        requires SSA to conduct outreach efforts              OMB-approved information collections.
                                                telefaxing to (410) 966–0869, writing to                for MSP and subsidized Medicare                          SSA is soliciting comments on the
                                                Mary Ann Zimmerman, Acting                              prescription drug coverage.                           accuracy of the agency’s burden
                                                Executive Director, Office of Privacy                                                                         estimate; the need for the information;
                                                                                                        CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS:
                                                and Disclosure, Office of the General
                                                                                                          The individuals whose information is                its practical utility; ways to enhance its
                                                Counsel, Social Security
                                                Administration, 617 Altmeyer Building,                  involved in this matching program are:                quality, utility, and clarity; and ways to
                                                                                                          Medicare beneficiaries who are                      minimize burden on respondents,
                                                6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
                                                                                                        potentially eligible for Extra Help with              including the use of automated
                                                21235–6401, or emailing
                                                                                                        their Medicare prescription drug plan                 collection techniques or other forms of
                                                Mary.Ann.Zimmerman@ssa.gov. All
                                                                                                        costs.                                                information technology. Mail, email, or
                                                comments received will be available for
                                                public inspection by contacting Ms.                     CATEGORIES OF RECORDS:                                fax your comments and
                                                Zimmerman at this street address.                          VA/VBA will furnish SSA with an                    recommendations on the information
                                                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                        electronic file containing compensation               collection(s) to the OMB Desk Officer
                                                Interested parties may submit general                   and pension payment data monthly. The                 and SSA Reports Clearance Officer at
                                                questions about the matching program                    actual matching will take place                       the following addresses or fax numbers.
                                                to Mary Ann Zimmerman, Acting                           approximately the first week of every                 (OMB), Office of Management and
                                                Executive Director, Office of Privacy                   month.                                                  Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for SSA,
                                                and Disclosure, Office of the General                      SSA will conduct the match using the
                                                                                                                                                                Fax: 202–395–6974, Email address:
                                                Counsel, by any of the means shown                      Social Security number, name, date of
                                                                                                        birth, and VA/VBA claim number on                       OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov
                                                above.
                                                                                                        both the file and the Medicare Database               (SSA), Social Security Administration,
                                                Mary Ann Zimmerman,                                     (MDB). SSA will match VA/VBA’s data                     OLCA, Attn: Reports Clearance
                                                Acting Executive Director, Office of Privacy            with data in SSA’s MDB system of                        Director, 3100 West High Rise, 6401
                                                and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel.                                                                  Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235,
                                                                                                        records, 60–0321 to verify an
                                                Participating Agencies:                                 individual’s self-certification of                      Fax: 410–966–2830, Email address:
                                                   SSA and VA/VBA.                                      eligibility for Extra Help.                             OR.Reports.Clearance@ssa.gov

                                                AUTHORITY FOR CONDUCTING THE MATCHING
                                                                                                        SYSTEM(S) OF RECORDS:                                    Or you may submit your comments
                                                PROGRAM:                                                   VA/VBA will provide SSA with                       online through www.regulations.gov,
                                                  Legal authorities for SSA to conduct                  electronic files containing compensation              referencing Docket ID Number [SSA–
                                                this computer matching are sections                     and pension payment data from its SOR                 2018–0002].
                                                1860D–14(a)(3), 1144(a)(1) and (b)(1) of                entitled ‘‘Compensation, Pension,                        I. The information collections below
                                                the Social Security Act (Act) (42 U.S.C.                Education, and Vocational                             are pending at SSA. SSA will submit
                                                1395w–114(a)(3), 1320b–14(a)(1) and                     Rehabilitation and Employment                         them to OMB within 60 days from the
                                                (b)(1).                                                 Records—VA’’ (58VA21/22/28),                          date of this notice. To be sure we
                                                                                                        republished with updated name at 74                   consider your comments, we must
                                                PURPOSE(S):                                             FR 14865 (April 1, 2009) and last
                                                   The purpose of this matching program                                                                       receive them no later than April 2, 2018.
                                                                                                        amended at 77 FR 42593 (July 19, 2012).               Individuals can obtain copies of the
                                                is to set forth the conditions under                       SSA will match the VA/VBA data
                                                which VA/VBA will provide SSA with                                                                            collection instruments by writing to the
                                                                                                        with SSA SOR 60–0321, SSA’s MDB
                                                compensation and pension payment                        file, last published at 71 FR 42159 (July             above email address.
                                                data. This disclosure will provide SSA                  25, 2006) and amended at 72 FR 6973                      1. Request for Reconsideration—
                                                with information necessary to verify an                 (December 10, 2007).                                  Disability Cessation—20 CFR 404.909,
                                                individual’s self-certification of                         The systems of records involved in                 416.1409—0960–0349. When SSA
                                                eligibility for the Medicare Prescription               this matching program have routine                    determines that claimants’ disabilities
                                                Drug (Medicare Part D) subsidy (Extra                   uses permitting the disclosures needed                medically improved; ceased; or are no
                                                Help). It will also enable SSA to identify              to conduct this match.                                longer sufficiently disabling, these
                                                individuals who may qualify for Extra                   [FR Doc. 2018–01967 Filed 1–31–18; 8:45 am]           claimants may ask SSA to reconsider
                                                Help as part of the agency’s Medicare                   BILLING CODE 4191–02–P                                that determination. SSA uses Form
                                                outreach efforts.                                                                                             SSA–789–U4 to arrange for a hearing or
                                                   SSA will use VA/VBA’s data to                                                                              to prepare a decision based on the
                                                determine an individual’s eligibility for               SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION                        evidence of record. Specifically,
                                                Extra Help and to identify such
                                                                                                        [Docket No: SSA–2018–0002]                            claimants or their representatives use
                                                individuals to the state agencies that
                                                                                                                                                              Form SSA–789–U4 to: (1) Ask SSA to
                                                administer the Medicare Savings                         Agency Information Collection                         reconsider a determination; (2) indicate
                                                Program (MSP), unless those                             Activities: Proposed Request and
                                                individuals do not consent to share their                                                                     if they wish to appear at a disability
                                                                                                        Comment Request                                       hearing; (3) submit any additional
                                                information with the state agencies.
                                                                                                                                                              information or evidence for use in the
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                                                   Under section 1860D–14 of the Act,                      The Social Security Administration
                                                SSA is required to determine the                        (SSA) publishes a list of information                 reconsidered determination; and (4)
                                                eligibility of applicants who self-certify              collection packages requiring clearance               indicate if they will need an interpreter
                                                their income, resources, and family size                by the Office of Management and                       for the hearing. The respondents are
                                                for Extra Help. SSA is responsible for                  Budget (OMB) in compliance with                       disability claimants for Social Security
                                                verifying, on a pre-enrollment basis, an                Public Law 104–13, the Paperwork                      benefits or Supplemental Security
                                                applicant’s income and resource                         Reduction Act of 1995, effective October              Income (SSI) payments, or their
                                                allegations. SSA periodically                           1, 1995. This notice includes an                      representatives who wish to appeal an


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                                                unfavorable disability cessation                                           Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
                                                determination.                                                           approved information collection.

                                                                                                                                                                                                           Average     Estimated
                                                                                                                                                                     Number of        Frequency of       burden per   total annual
                                                                                       Modality of completion                                                       respondents         response          response       burden
                                                                                                                                                                                                          (minutes)      (hours)

                                                SSA–789–U4 ...................................................................................................           30,000            1                13           6,500



                                                  2. Waiver of Right to Appear—                                          right to appear at a disability hearing.                      disability claimants for Social Security
                                                Disability Hearing—20 CFR 404.913–                                       The disability hearing officer uses the                       benefits or SSI payments, or their
                                                404.914, 404.916(b)(5), 416.1413–                                        signed form as a basis for not holding                        representatives, who wish to waive their
                                                416.1414, 416.1416(b)(5)—0960–0534.                                      a hearing, and for preparing a written                        right to appear at a disability hearing.
                                                Claimants for Social Security disability                                 decision on the claimant’s request for                           Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
                                                payments or their representatives can                                    disability payments based solely on the
                                                                                                                                                                                       approved information collection.
                                                use Form SSA–773–U4 to waive their                                       evidence of record. The respondents are

                                                                                                                                                                                                           Average     Estimated
                                                                                                                                                                     Number of         Frequency         burden per   total annual
                                                                                       Modality of completion                                                       respondents       of response         response       burden
                                                                                                                                                                                                          (minutes)      (hours)

                                                SSA–773–U4 ...................................................................................................            200              1                 3            10



                                                  3. Social Security Number                                              addition, the employee’s name and SSN                         a cost-free method for employers to
                                                Verification Services—20 CFR 401.45—                                     must match SSA’s records for SSA to                           verify employee information via the
                                                0960–0660. Internal Revenue Service                                      post earnings to the employee’s earnings                      internet. The respondents are employers
                                                regulations require employers to                                         record, which SSA maintains. SSA                              who need to verify SSN data using
                                                provide wage and tax data to SSA using                                   offers the Social Security Number                             SSA’s records.
                                                Form W–2, or its electronic equivalent.                                  Verification Service (SSNVS), which
                                                                                                                                                                                         Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
                                                As part of this process, the employer                                    allows employers to verify the reported
                                                                                                                                                                                       approved information collection.
                                                must furnish the employee’s name and                                     names and SSNs of their employees
                                                Social Security number (SSN). In                                         match those in SSA’s records. SSNVS is

                                                                                                                                                                                                           Average     Estimated
                                                                                                                                             Number of               Frequency         Number of         burden per   total annual
                                                                          Modality of completion                                            respondents             of response        responses          response       burden
                                                                                                                                                                                                          (minutes)      (hours)

                                                SSNVS .................................................................................         41,387                    60           2,483,220             5         206,935



                                                  II. SSA submitted the information                                      by writing to OR.Reports.Clearance@                           sign Form SSA–4321, and confirm,
                                                collections below to OMB for clearance.                                  ssa.gov.                                                      among other things, that they will not
                                                Your comments regarding these                                              1. Statement of Interpreter—0960–                           knowingly give false information; they
                                                information collections would be most                                    NEW. SSA and the Disability                                   will act as an interpreter and witness;
                                                useful if OMB and SSA receive them 30                                    Determination Services (DDS) will use                         and they will accurately interpret the
                                                days from the date of this publication.                                  Form SSA–4321, Statement of                                   interview to the best of their ability.
                                                To be sure we consider your comments,                                    Interpreter, when a person requiring an                       Section 205(a) of the Social Security Act
                                                we must receive them no later than                                       interpreter prefers to provide their own                      (Act), as amended (42 U.S.C. 405(a))
                                                                                                                         interpreter during an interview or
                                                March 5, 2018. Individuals can obtain                                                                                                  authorizes SSA collect this information.
                                                                                                                         conversation between the person
                                                copies of the OMB clearance packages                                                                                                     Type of Request: A New Information
                                                                                                                         requiring an interpreter and SSA or
                                                                                                                         DDS. SSA will require the interpreter                         Collection Request.

                                                                                                                                                                                                           Average     Estimated
                                                                                                                                                                     Number of        Frequency of       burden per   total annual
                                                                                       Modality of completion                                                       respondents         response          response       burden
                                                                                                                                                                                                          (minutes)      (hours)

                                                SSA–4321 ........................................................................................................    5,170,399             1                 5         430,867
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                                                  2. Application for Mother’s or Father’s                                benefits to the widow or widower of an                        information on Form SSA–5–BK to
                                                Insurance Benefits—20 CFR 404.339–                                       insured individual if the surviving                           determine an individual’s eligibility for
                                                404.342, 20 CFR 404.601–404.603—                                         spouse is caring for the deceased                             mother’s or father’s insurance benefits.
                                                0960–0003. Section 202(g) of the Act                                     worker’s child (who is entitled to Social                     The respondents are individuals caring
                                                provides for the payment of monthly                                      Security benefits). SSA uses the                              for a child of the deceased worker who


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                                                is applying for mother’s or father’s                                       Survivors, and Disability Insurance                                 Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
                                                insurance benefits under the Old Age,                                      program.                                                          approved information collection.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Average                Estimated
                                                                                                                                                                         Number of        Frequency of                 burden per              total annual
                                                                                        Modality of completion                                                          respondents         response                    response                  burden
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (minutes)                 (hours)

                                                SSA–5–F6 (paper) ...........................................................................................                 6,542                 1                         15                   1,636
                                                Modernized Claims System .............................................................................                       42,175                1                         15                  10,544

                                                      Totals ........................................................................................................        48,717      ........................   ........................     12,180



                                                  3. Statement of Living Arrangements,                                     maintenance in the form of food and                               and recipients receive. The respondents
                                                In-Kind Support, and Maintenance—20                                        shelter provided by other people. SSA                             are individuals who apply for SSI
                                                CFR 416.1130–416.1148—0960–0174.                                           uses Form SSA–8006–F4 to determine if                             payments, or who complete an SSI
                                                SSA determines SSI payment amounts                                         in-kind support and maintenance exists                            eligibility redetermination.
                                                based on applicants’ and recipients’                                       for SSI applicants and recipients. This                              Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
                                                needs. We measure individuals’ needs,                                      information also assists SSA in
                                                                                                                                                                                             approved information collection.
                                                in part, by the amount of income they                                      determining the income value of in-kind
                                                receive, including in-kind support and                                     support and maintenance SSI applicants

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Average                Estimated
                                                                                                                                                                         Number of        Frequency of                 burden per              total annual
                                                                                        Modality of completion                                                          respondents         response                    response                  burden
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (minutes)                 (hours)

                                                SSA–8006–F4 ..................................................................................................           173,380                   1                          7                  20,228



                                                   4. Statement of Funds You Provided                                      on the validity of the bona fide status of                          SSA collects this information at the
                                                to Another and Statement of Funds You                                      the loan.                                                         time of initial application for SSI, or at
                                                Received—20 CFR 416.1103(f)—0960–                                            For SSI purposes, we consider a loan                            any point when an individual alleges
                                                0481. SSA uses Forms SSA–2854                                              bona fide if it meets these requirements:                         being party to an informal loan while
                                                (Statement of Funds You Provided to                                          • Must be between a borrower and                                receiving SSI. SSA collects information
                                                Another) and SSA–2855 (Statement of                                        lender with the understanding that the                            on the informal loan through both
                                                Funds You Received) to gather                                              borrower has an obligation to repay the                           interviews and mailed forms. The
                                                information to verify if a loan is bona                                    money;                                                            agency’s field personnel conduct the
                                                fide for SSI recipients. The SSA–2854                                        • Must be in effect at the time the                             interviews and mail the form(s) for
                                                asks the lender for details on the                                         cash goes to the borrower, that is, the                           completion, as needed. The respondents
                                                transaction, and Form SSA–2855 asks                                        agreement cannot come after the cash is
                                                                                                                                                                                             are SSI recipients and applicants, and
                                                the borrower the same basic questions                                      paid; and
                                                                                                                                                                                             individuals who lend money to them.
                                                independently. Agency personnel then                                         • Must be enforceable under State
                                                compare the two statements; gather                                         law, often there are additional                                     Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
                                                evidence if needed; and make a decision                                    requirements from the State.                                      approved information collection.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Average                Estimated
                                                                                                                                                                         Number of        Frequency of                 burden per              total annual
                                                                                        Modality of completion                                                          respondents         response                    response                  burden
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (minutes)                 (hours)

                                                SSA–2854 ........................................................................................................            20,000                1                         10                   3,333
                                                SSA–2855 ........................................................................................................            20,000                1                         10                   3,333

                                                      Totals ........................................................................................................        40,000      ........................   ........................      6,666



                                                  5. Filing Claims Under the Federal                                       claims filed under the Federal Tort                               and determine whether to make an
                                                Tort Claims Act—20 CFR 429.101–                                            Claims Act for damages against the                                award, compromise, or settlement under
                                                429.110—0960–0667. The Federal Tort                                        United States, loss of property, personal                         the Federal Tort Claims Act. The
                                                Claims Act is the legal mechanism for                                      injury, or death resulting from an SSA                            respondents are individuals or entities
                                                compensating persons injured by                                            employee’s wrongful act or omission.                              making a claim under the Federal Tort
                                                negligent or wrongful acts that occur                                      The regulation sections cleared under
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                                                                                                                                                                                             Claims Act.
                                                during the performance of official duties                                  this information collection request
                                                                                                                                                                                               Type of Request: Extension of an
                                                by Federal employees. In accordance                                        require claimants to provide
                                                with the law, SSA accepts monetary                                         information SSA can use to investigate                            OMB-approved information collection.




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                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Average                Estimated
                                                                                                                                                                          Number of       Frequency of                 burden per              total annual
                                                                                         Modality of completion                                                          respondents        response                    response                  burden
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (minutes)                 (hours)

                                                429.102; 429.103 1 ...........................................................................................                1          ........................   ........................        1
                                                429.104(a) ........................................................................................................           11                    1                          5                    1
                                                429.104(b) ........................................................................................................           43                    1                          5                    4
                                                429.104(c) ........................................................................................................           1                     1                          5                    0
                                                429.106(b) ........................................................................................................           8                     1                         10                    1

                                                      Totals ........................................................................................................         64         ........................   ........................        7
                                                  1 The 1 hour represents a placeholder burden. We are not reporting a burden for this collection because respondents complete OMB-approved
                                                Form SF–95.


                                                  6. Application for Extra Help with                                        subsidies for eligible Medicare                                  subsidy decision. The respondents are
                                                Medicare Prescription Drug Plan                                             beneficiaries. SSA uses Form SSA–1020                            Medicare beneficiaries applying for the
                                                Costs—20 CFR 418.3101—0960–0696.                                            or the internet i1020, the Application                           Part D low-income subsidy.
                                                The Medicare Modernization Act of                                           for Extra Help with Medicare                                       Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
                                                2003 mandated the creation of the                                           Prescription Drug Plan Costs, to obtain                          approved information collection.
                                                Medicare Part D prescription drug                                           income and resource information from
                                                coverage program and the provision of                                       Medicare beneficiaries, and to make a

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Average                Estimated
                                                                                                                                                                          Number of       Frequency of                 burden per              total annual
                                                                                         Modality of completion                                                          respondents        response                    response                  burden
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (minutes)                 (hours)

                                                SSA–1020 ........................................................................................................
                                                (paper application form) ...................................................................................              531,715                  1                         30                 265,858
                                                i1020 ................................................................................................................
                                                (online application) ...........................................................................................          346,642                  1                         25                 144,434
                                                Field office interview ........................................................................................           108,194                  1                         30                 54,097

                                                      Totals ........................................................................................................     986,551        ........................   ........................    464,389



                                                  Dated: January 26, 2018.                                                  the rate of productivity growth in 2014                          DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                Naomi R. Sipple,                                                            relative to 2013 (1.018). Incorporating
                                                Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security                                  the 2015 value with the values from                              Federal Aviation Administration
                                                Administration.                                                             2011–2014 period produces a geometric
                                                                                                                                                                                             Public Notice for a Change in Use of
                                                [FR Doc. 2018–01947 Filed 1–31–18; 8:45 am]                                 average productivity growth of 0.994 for
                                                                                                                                                                                             Aeronautical Property at Los Angeles
                                                BILLING CODE 4191–02–P                                                      the five-year period 2011–2015, or
                                                                                                                                                                                             International Airport, Los Angeles,
                                                                                                                            -0.6% per year.
                                                                                                                                                                                             California
                                                                                                                            DATES:       Applicability Date: January 29,
                                                SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD                                                                                                                 AGENCY:Federal Aviation
                                                                                                                            2018.
                                                [Docket No. EP 290 (Sub-No. 4)]                                                                                                              Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                                            FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                                 ACTION:        Request for public comment.
                                                Railroad Cost Recovery Procedures—                                          Pedro Ramirez, (202) 245–0333. Federal
                                                Productivity Adjustment                                                     Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the                         SUMMARY:    The Federal Aviation
                                                AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.                                       hearing impaired, (800) 877–8339.                                Administration (FAA) is requesting
                                                                                                                                                                                             public comment on Los Angeles World
                                                ACTION:Adoption of Railroad Cost                                            SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                                                                                                             Airports’ (LAWA) request to change
                                                Recovery Procedures Productivity                                            Additional information is contained in
                                                                                                                                                                                             approximately 5 acres of airport
                                                Adjustment.                                                                 the Board’s decision, which is available
                                                                                                                                                                                             property from aeronautical use to non-
                                                                                                                            on the Board’s website, http://                                  aeronautical use.
                                                SUMMARY:   In a decision served on
                                                                                                                            www.stb.gov. Copies of the decision may
                                                January 29, 2018, the Surface                                                                                                                  The property is located at the
                                                                                                                            be purchased by contacting the Office of
                                                Transportation Board adopted as final                                                                                                        northeast intersection of Westchester
                                                                                                                            Public Assistance, Governmental
                                                its calculation of the productivity                                                                                                          Parkway and Falmouth Avenue. The
                                                adjustment, with the linking factor for                                     Affairs, and Compliance at (202) 245–                            property is currently vacant land with
                                                the year 2015, proposed in its                                              0238.                                                            no structures onsite. LAWA requests to
                                                September 29, 2017 decision in the                                                                                                           develop the land with the Argo Drain
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                                                                                                                              Decided: January 25, 2018.
                                                same docket. See R.R. Cost Recovery                                           By the Board, Board Members Begeman                            Sub-Basin Facility. The Sub-Basin
                                                Procedures—Productivity Adjustment,                                         and Miller.                                                      Facility is primarily an underground
                                                EP 290 (Sub-No. 4), slip op. at 4 (STB                                      Jeffrey Herzig,                                                  storm water treatment facility designed
                                                served Sept. 29, 2017). The productivity                                                                                                     to potentially allow open space uses on
                                                                                                                            Clearance Clerk.
                                                change for 2015, based on changes in                                                                                                         the surface. The Sub-Basin Facility also
                                                                                                                            [FR Doc. 2018–01966 Filed 1–31–18; 8:45 am]
                                                input and output levels from 2014, is                                                                                                        includes two above-ground elements: A
                                                0.939, which is a decrease of 7.8% from                                     BILLING CODE 4915–01–P                                           pump facility and blower building.


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Document Created: 2018-10-26 13:48:03
Document Modified: 2018-10-26 13:48:03
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CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
FR Citation83 FR 4722 

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