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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
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 (Pub. L.) 104–13, the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
effective October 1, 1995. This notice
includes revisions and extensions of
OMB-approved information collections
and a new collection.
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 the 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 the SSA Director for Reports
Clearance to the addresses or fax
numbers shown below.
(OMB), Office of Management and
Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for SSA,
Fax: 202–395–6974, E-mail address:
OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov
(SSA), Social Security Administration,
DCBFM, Attn: Director, Center for
Reports Clearance, 1333 Annex
Building, 6401 Security Blvd.,
Baltimore, MD 21235, Fax: 410–965–
0454, E-mail address:
OPLM.RCO@ssa.gov.
I. The information collection below is
pending at SSA. SSA will submit it to
OMB within 60 days from the date of
this notice. To be sure we consider your
comments, we must receive them no
later than October 6, 2009. Individuals
can obtain copies of the collection
instrument by calling the SSA Director
for Reports Clearance at 410–965–0454
or by writing to the email address we
list above.
1. Employment Relationship
Questionnaire—20 CFR 404.1007—
0960–0040. SSA obtains information on
Form SSA–7160–F4 to determine a
worker’s employment status; i.e.,
whether, under the definition of an
employee found in Section 210(j)(2) of
the Act and 20 CFR 404.1007 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, a worker is
an employee under the ‘‘usual commonlaw rules’’ applicable in determining the
existence of an employer-employee
relationship. We use the information to
develop the employment relationship,
and to determine whether a beneficiary
is self-employed or an employee. The
respondents are individuals questioning
Number of
respondents
Modality of completion
their status as employees and their
alleged employers.
Type of Request: Extension of an
OMB-approved information collection.
Number of Respondents: 16,000.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden per Response: 25
minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 6,667
hours.
2. Continuing Disability Review
Report—20 CFR 404.1589, 416.989—
0960–0072. SSA may conduct a review
to determine whether individuals
receiving disability benefits continue to
be entitled to or eligible for those
benefits. SSA uses Form SSA–454 to
collect the information needed to
complete the review for continued
disability from recipients or from their
representatives. SSA conducts reviews
on a periodic basis depending on the
respondent’s disability. We obtain
information on sources of medical
treatment, participation in vocational
rehabilitation programs (if any),
attempts to work (if any), and the
opinions of individuals regarding
whether their conditions have
improved. The respondents are Title II
and/or Title XVI disability recipients, or
their representatives.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB
approved information collection.
Frequency of
response
Average burden per
response
(minutes)
Total annual
burden
(hours)
258,700
300
300
1
1
1
60
30
30
258,700
150
150
Total ..........................................................................................................
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SSA–454–BK ...................................................................................................
SSA–454–ICR ..................................................................................................
EDCS Interview ...............................................................................................
259,300
........................
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259,000
3. Authorization for the Social
Security Administration To Obtain
Account Records From a Financial
Institution and Request for Records—20
CFR 416.200, 416.203—0960–0293.
Individuals must authorize financial
institutions to disclose records to SSA
by signing an SSA–4641–U2. Financial
institutions use the Form to provide
financial information to SSA. We need
the information if an individual’s
records are incomplete, unavailable, or
appear altered. SSA uses the records to
verify the existence, ownership, and
value of accounts owned by
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
applicants, recipients, and deemors. The
financial institution’s report is used, in
part, to determine whether SSI resource
eligibility requirements are met. The
respondents are SSI applicants’,
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recipients’, or deemors’ financial
institutions.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMBapproved information collection.
Number of Respondents: 500,000.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden per Response: 6
minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 50,000
hours.
1. Internet Request for Replacement of
Forms SSA–1099/SSA–1042S—20 CFR
401.45—0960–0583. Recipients use the
SSA–1099 and SSA–1042S to determine
if their Social Security benefits are
taxable and the amount they need to
report to the Internal Revenue Service.
An individual may use SSA’s Internet
request form to obtain a replacement
SSA–1099 and SSA–1042S. SSA uses
the information from the Internet
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request form to verify the identity of the
requestor and to provide replacement
copies of the forms. The Internet option
eliminates the need for phone calls to
the national 800 number, or visits to a
local field office. The respondents are
Title II recipients who wish to request
a replacement SSA–1099/SSA–1042S
via the Internet.
Type of Request: Extension of an
OMB-approved information collection.
Number of Respondents: 136,455.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden per Response: 10
minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 22,743
hours.
II. SSA has submitted the information
collections we list below to OMB for
clearance. Your comments on the
information collections would be most
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useful if OMB and SSA receive them
within 30 days from the date of this
publication. To be sure we consider
your comments, we must receive them
no later than September 8, 2009. You
can obtain a copy of the OMB clearance
packages by calling the SSA Director for
Reports Clearance at 410–965–0454 or
by writing to the above email address.
1. Questionnaire about Special
Veterans Benefits—0960–NEW. SSA
must make deductions to Social
Security Special Veterans benefits when
an individual receives income, in excess
of set limits, from an activity outside the
United States. SSA collects information
on Form SSA–2010 to determine
continuing entitlement to Social
Security Special Veterans Benefits and
the proper benefit amount for
beneficiaries living outside the U.S.
Based on the information, SSA may
increase, decrease, suspend or terminate
benefits. The respondents are Special
Veterans Benefits recipients.
Type of Request: Request for a new
information collection.
Number of Respondents: 2,500.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden per Response: 20
minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 833 hours.
1. Certificate of Election for Reduced
Spouse’s Benefits—20 CFR 404.421—
0960–0398. SSA will not pay reduced
benefits to an already entitled spouse, at
least age 62 but under full retirement
age, who no longer has a child in care
unless the spouse elects to receive
reduced benefits. To elect reduced
benefits, the spouse must complete
Form SSA–25. SSA uses the information
from Form SSA–25 to pay a qualified
spouse a reduced benefit. Respondents
are entitled spouses seeking reduced
benefits.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMBapproved information collection.
Number of Respondents: 30,000.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden per Response: 2
minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,000
hours.
Dated: July 3, 2009.
Elizabeth A. Davidson,
Director, Center for Reports Clearance, Social
Security Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions
on Proposed Highway in California
AGENCY: Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims
for Judicial Review of Actions by the
California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans), pursuant to 23 USC 327.
SUMMARY: The FHWA, on behalf of
Caltrans, is issuing this notice to
announce actions taken by Caltrans that
are final within the meaning of 23
U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a
proposed highway project, the State
Route 99 project, Tulare to Goshen SixLane Project between post miles 30.6 to
41.3 in Tulare County, State of
California. Those actions grant licenses,
permits, and approvals for the project.
DATES: By this notice, the FHWA, on
behalf of Caltrans, is advising the public
of final agency actions subject to 23
U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking
judicial review of the Federal agency
actions on the highway project will be
barred unless the claim is filed on or
before February 3, 2010. If the Federal
law that authorizes judicial review of a
claim provides a time period of less
than 180 days for filing such claim, then
that shorter time period still applies.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
Caltrans: Sarah Gassner, Chief, Southern
Sierra Environmental Branch, Caltrans,
2015 East Shields Avenue, Suite 100,
Fresno, California 93726 Monday
through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (559)
243–8243 or sarah_gassner@dot.ca.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective
July 1, 2007, the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) assigned, and
the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) assumed,
environmental responsibilities for this
project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327.
Notice is hereby given that the Caltrans
has taken final agency actions subject to
23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing licenses,
permits, and approvals for the following
highway project in the State of
California. The Tulare to Goshen SixLane Project would alleviate traffic
congestion and delays, improve safety
and operations, and attain an acceptable
Level of Service to meet the existing and
projected traffic volumes within the
project limits. The 10.7-mile project is
located on State Route 99 between the
community of Goshen and the City of
Tulare in Tulare County, California.
The actions by the Federal agencies,
and the laws under which such actions
were taken, are described in the
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Environmental Assessment (EA)/
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) for the project, approved on
October 30, 2008. The EA/FONSI and
other documents are available by
contacting Caltrans at the addresses
provided above. The Caltrnas EA/FONSI
can be viewed and downloaded from
the project Web site at: https://
www.dot.ca.gov/dist6/environmental/
envdocs/d6/
sr99_tularegoshen6lane.pdf.
This notice applies to all Federal
agency decisions as of the issuance date
of this notice and all laws under which
such actions were taken, including but
not limited to:
1. General: National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321–
4351]; and Federal-Aid Highway Act [23
U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128].
2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401–
7671(q)].
3. Land: Landscape and Scenic
Enhancement (Wildflowers) [23 U.S.C.
319].
4. Wetlands and Water Resources:
Safe Drinking Water Act [42 U.S.C.
300(f)–300(j)(6)]; and Wetlands
Mitigation [23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(m) and
133(b)(11)].
5. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act
[16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section
1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination
Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(d)]; and
Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C.
703–712].
6. Historic and Cultural Resources:
Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended
[16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archaeological
and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C.
469–469c]; Archaeological Resources
Protection Act of 1979 [16 U.S.C. 470aa
et seq.]; and Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act [25
U.S.C. 3001–3013].
7. Social and Economic: Civil Rights
Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)–
2000(d)(1)]; Farmland Protection Policy
Act [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]; and The
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Act of 1970, as
amended.
8. Hazardous Materials:
Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act [42 U.S.C. 9601–9675]; Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act
of 1986; and Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act [42 U.S.C. 6901–6992(k)].
9. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990
Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988
Floodplain Management; E.O.12898
Federal Actions to Address
Environmental Justice in Minority
Populations and Low Income
Populations; E.O. 11593 Protection and
Enhancement of the Cultural
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
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 (Pub. L.)
104-13, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, effective October 1, 1995.
This notice includes revisions and extensions of OMB-approved
information collections and a new collection.
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 the
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 the SSA Director for Reports Clearance to
the addresses or fax numbers shown below.
(OMB), Office of Management and Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for SSA,
Fax: 202-395-6974, E-mail address: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov
(SSA), Social Security Administration, DCBFM, Attn: Director, Center
for Reports Clearance, 1333 Annex Building, 6401 Security Blvd.,
Baltimore, MD 21235, Fax: 410-965-0454, E-mail address:
OPLM.RCO@ssa.gov.
I. The information collection below is pending at SSA. SSA will
submit it to OMB within 60 days from the date of this notice. To be
sure we consider your comments, we must receive them no later than
October 6, 2009. Individuals can obtain copies of the collection
instrument by calling the SSA Director for Reports Clearance at 410-
965-0454 or by writing to the email address we list above.
1. Employment Relationship Questionnaire--20 CFR 404.1007--0960-
0040. SSA obtains information on Form SSA-7160-F4 to determine a
worker's employment status; i.e., whether, under the definition of an
employee found in Section 210(j)(2) of the Act and 20 CFR 404.1007 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, a worker is an employee under the
``usual common-law rules'' applicable in determining the existence of
an employer-employee relationship. We use the information to develop
the employment relationship, and to determine whether a beneficiary is
self-employed or an employee. The respondents are individuals
questioning their status as employees and their alleged employers.
Type of Request: Extension of an OMB-approved information
collection.
Number of Respondents: 16,000.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden per Response: 25 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 6,667 hours.
2. Continuing Disability Review Report--20 CFR 404.1589, 416.989--
0960-0072. SSA may conduct a review to determine whether individuals
receiving disability benefits continue to be entitled to or eligible
for those benefits. SSA uses Form SSA-454 to collect the information
needed to complete the review for continued disability from recipients
or from their representatives. SSA conducts reviews on a periodic basis
depending on the respondent's disability. We obtain information on
sources of medical treatment, participation in vocational
rehabilitation programs (if any), attempts to work (if any), and the
opinions of individuals regarding whether their conditions have
improved. The respondents are Title II and/or Title XVI disability
recipients, or their representatives.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB approved information
collection.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average burden
Modality of completion Number of Frequency of per response Total annual
respondents response (minutes) burden (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SSA-454-BK...................................... 258,700 1 60 258,700
SSA-454-ICR..................................... 300 1 30 150
EDCS Interview.................................. 300 1 30 150
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Total....................................... 259,300 .............. .............. 259,000
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3. Authorization for the Social Security Administration To Obtain
Account Records From a Financial Institution and Request for Records--
20 CFR 416.200, 416.203--0960-0293. Individuals must authorize
financial institutions to disclose records to SSA by signing an SSA-
4641-U2. Financial institutions use the Form to provide financial
information to SSA. We need the information if an individual's records
are incomplete, unavailable, or appear altered. SSA uses the records to
verify the existence, ownership, and value of accounts owned by
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicants, recipients, and deemors.
The financial institution's report is used, in part, to determine
whether SSI resource eligibility requirements are met. The respondents
are SSI applicants', recipients', or deemors' financial institutions.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information
collection.
Number of Respondents: 500,000.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden per Response: 6 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 50,000 hours.
1. Internet Request for Replacement of Forms SSA-1099/SSA-1042S--20
CFR 401.45--0960-0583. Recipients use the SSA-1099 and SSA-1042S to
determine if their Social Security benefits are taxable and the amount
they need to report to the Internal Revenue Service. An individual may
use SSA's Internet request form to obtain a replacement SSA-1099 and
SSA-1042S. SSA uses the information from the Internet request form to
verify the identity of the requestor and to provide replacement copies
of the forms. The Internet option eliminates the need for phone calls
to the national 800 number, or visits to a local field office. The
respondents are Title II recipients who wish to request a replacement
SSA-1099/SSA-1042S via the Internet.
Type of Request: Extension of an OMB-approved information
collection.
Number of Respondents: 136,455.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 22,743 hours.
II. SSA has submitted the information collections we list below to
OMB for clearance. Your comments on the information collections would
be most
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useful if OMB and SSA receive them within 30 days from the date of this
publication. To be sure we consider your comments, we must receive them
no later than September 8, 2009. You can obtain a copy of the OMB
clearance packages by calling the SSA Director for Reports Clearance at
410-965-0454 or by writing to the above email address.
1. Questionnaire about Special Veterans Benefits--0960-NEW. SSA
must make deductions to Social Security Special Veterans benefits when
an individual receives income, in excess of set limits, from an
activity outside the United States. SSA collects information on Form
SSA-2010 to determine continuing entitlement to Social Security Special
Veterans Benefits and the proper benefit amount for beneficiaries
living outside the U.S. Based on the information, SSA may increase,
decrease, suspend or terminate benefits. The respondents are Special
Veterans Benefits recipients.
Type of Request: Request for a new information collection.
Number of Respondents: 2,500.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 833 hours.
1. Certificate of Election for Reduced Spouse's Benefits--20 CFR
404.421--0960-0398. SSA will not pay reduced benefits to an already
entitled spouse, at least age 62 but under full retirement age, who no
longer has a child in care unless the spouse elects to receive reduced
benefits. To elect reduced benefits, the spouse must complete Form SSA-
25. SSA uses the information from Form SSA-25 to pay a qualified spouse
a reduced benefit. Respondents are entitled spouses seeking reduced
benefits.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information
collection.
Number of Respondents: 30,000.
Frequency of Response: 1.
Average Burden per Response: 2 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,000 hours.
Dated: July 3, 2009.
Elizabeth A. Davidson,
Director, Center for Reports Clearance, Social Security Administration.
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