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applicants for assistance under Title IV
of the Higher Education Act of 1965
(HEA), as amended (20 U.S.C. 1070 et.
seq.). Section 12(f) of the Military
Selective Service Act (MSSA), as
amended [50 U.S.C. App. 462(f)], denies
eligibility for any form of assistance or
benefit under Title IV of the HEA to any
person required to present himself for
and submit to registration under Section
3 of the MSSA [50 U.S.C. App. 453] who
fails to do so in accordance with that
section and any rules and regulations
issued under that section. In addition,
Section 12(f)(2) of the MSSA specifies
that any person required to present
himself for and submit to registration
under Section 3 of the MSSA must file
a statement with the institution of
higher education where the person
intends to attend or is attending that he
is in compliance with the MSSA.
Furthermore, Section 12(f)(3) of the
MSSA authorizes the Secretary of
Education, in agreement with the
Director of the Selective Service, to
prescribe methods for verifying the
statements of compliance filed by
students.
Section 484(n) of the HEA [20 U.S.C.
1091(n)], requires the Secretary to
conduct data base matches with SSS,
using common demographic data
elements, to enforce the Selective
Service registration provisions of the
MSSA [50 U.S.C. App. 462(f)], and
further states that appropriate
confirmation of a person shall fulfill the
requirement to file a separate statement
of compliance.
4. Categories of Records and
Individuals Covered
1. Federal Student Aid Application
File (18–11–01).
Individuals covered are men born
after December 31, 1959, but at least 18
years old by January 1 of the applicable
award year.
2. Selective Service Registration
Records (SSS–9).
5. Inclusive Dates of the Matching
Program
Commence on July 2, 2012 or 40 days
after copies of the matching agreement
are transmitted simultaneously to the
Committee on Government Affairs of the
Senate, the Committee on Government
Operations of the House of
Representatives, and the Office of
Management and Budget, whichever is
later, and remain in effect for eighteen
months unless earlier terminated or
modified by agreement of the parties.
6. Address for Receipt of Public
Comments or Inquires
´
Mr. Gaston Naranjo, Selective Service
System, 1515 Wilson Boulevard,
Arlington, Virginia 22209–2425.
Dated: May 1, 2012.
Lawrence G. Romo,
Director.
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Request
The Social Security Administration
(SSA) publishes a list of information
collection packages requiring clearance
by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) in compliance with
Public Law 104–13, the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, effective October
1, 1995. This notice includes revisions
of OMB-approved information
collections.
SSA is soliciting comments on the
accuracy of the agency’s burden
estimate; the need for the information;
its practical utility; ways to enhance its
quality, utility, and clarity; and ways to
minimize burden on respondents,
including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology. Mail, email, or
fax your comments and
recommendations on the information
collection(s) to the OMB Desk Officer
and SSA Reports Clearance Officer at
the following addresses or fax numbers.
(OMB),
Office of Management and Budget,
Attn: Desk Officer for SSA,
Fax: 202–395–6974,
Email address:
OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov.
(SSA),
Social Security Administration, DCRDP,
Attn: Reports Clearance Officer,
107 Altmeyer Building,
6401 Security Blvd.,
Baltimore, MD 21235,
Fax: 410–965–6400,
Email address: OPLM.RCO@ssa.gov.
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 July 9, 2012. Individuals can
obtain copies of the collection
instruments by calling the SSA Reports
Clearance Officer at 410–965–8783 or by
writing to the above email address.
1. Statement of Self-Employment
Income—20 CFR 404.101, 404.110,
404.1096(a)–(d)—0960–0046. To qualify
for insured status and thus collect
Social Security benefits, self-employed
individuals must demonstrate they
earned the minimum amount of selfemployment income (SEI) in a current
year. SSA uses Form SSA–766,
Statement of Self-Employment Income,
to collect the information we need to
determine if the individual will have at
least the minimum amount of SEI
needed for one or more quarters of
coverage in the current year. Based on
the information we obtain, we may
credit additional quarters of coverage to
give the individual insured status thus
expediting benefit payments.
Respondents are self-employed
individuals who may be eligible for
Social Security benefits.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMBapproved information collection.
Number of
respondents
Frequency of
response
Average
burden per
response
(minutes)
Estimated
total annual
burden
(hours)
SSA–766 ..........................................................................................................
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Collection instrument
2,500
1
5
208
2. Certification by Religious Group—
20 CFR 404.1075—0960–0093. SSA is
responsible for determining whether
religious groups meet the qualifications
exempting certain members and sects
from payment of Self-Employment
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Contribution Act taxes under the
Internal Revenue Code, section 1402(g).
SSA sends Form SSA–1458,
Certification by Religious Group, to a
group’s authorized spokesperson to
complete and verify organizational
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members meet or continue to meet the
criteria for exemption. The respondents
are spokespersons for religious groups
or sects.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMBapproved information collection.
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Collection instrument
Number of
respondents
Frequency of
response
Average
burden per
response
(minutes)
Estimated
total annual
burden
(hours)
SSA–1458 ........................................................................................................
180
1
15
45
3. Claim for Amounts Due in the Case
of a Deceased Beneficiary—20 CFR
404.503(b)—0960–0101. SSA requests
applicants complete Form SSA–1724
when there is insufficient information
in the file to identify the person(s)
entitled to the underpayment, or the
person’s address. SSA collects the
information when a surviving widow(er)
is not already entitled to a monthly
benefit on the same earnings record, or
is not filing for a lump-sum death
payment as a former spouse. SSA uses
the information Form SSA–1724
provides to ensure proper payment of an
underpayment due a deceased
beneficiary. The respondents are
applicants for underpayments owed to
deceased beneficiaries.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMBapproved information collection.
Collection instrument
Number of
respondents
Frequency
of response
Average
burden per
response
(minutes)
Estimated
total annual
burden
(hours)
SSA–1724 ........................................................................................................
250,000
1
10
41,667
4. Certificate of Election for Reduced
Spouse’s Benefits—20 CFR 404.421—
0960–0398. Reduced benefits are not
payable to an already entitled spouse, at
least age 62 but under full retirement
age, who no longer has a child in their
Respondents are entitled spouses
seeking reduced benefits.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMBapproved information collection.
care unless the spouse elects to receive
reduced benefits. If spouses decide to
elect reduced benefits, they must
complete Form SSA–25. SSA uses the
information to pay qualified spouses
who elect to receive reduced benefits.
Collection instrument
Number of
respondents
Frequency of
response
Average
burden per
response
(minutes)
Estimated
total annual
burden
(hours)
SSA–25 ............................................................................................................
30,000
1
2
1,000
5. Surveys in Accordance with E.O.
12862 for the Social Security
Administration—0960–0526. Under the
auspices of Executive Order 12862,
Setting Customer Service Standards,
SSA conducts multiple customer
satisfaction surveys each year. These
voluntary customer satisfaction
assessments include paper, Internet, and
telephone surveys; mailed
questionnaires; and customer comment
cards. The purpose of these
questionnaires is to assess customer
satisfaction with the timeliness,
appropriateness, access, and overall
quality of existing SSA services and
Number of
respondents
(burden for
all activities
within that
year)
Year 1:
(September 2012–August 2013) ..............................................................
Year 2:
(September 2013–August 2014) ..............................................................
Year 3:
(September 2014–September 2015) ........................................................
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Totals .................................................................................................
6. Request for Business Entity
Taxpayer Information—0960–0731. Law
firms or other business entities must
complete Form SSA–1694, Request for
Business Taxpayer Information, if they
wish to serve as appointed
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Range of
response
times
(minutes)
Frequency of
response
Burden
(burden for
all activities
within that
year; reported
in hours)
4,481,566
1
3–90
290,741
1,559,566
1
3–90
144,991
1,484,566
1
3–90
141,741
7,525,698
........................
........................
577,473
representatives and receive direct
payment of fees from SSA. SSA uses the
information to issue a Form 1099–MISC.
SSA also uses the information to allow
business entities to designate
individuals to serve as entity
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proposed modifications or new versions
of services. The respondents are
recipients of SSA services (including
most members of the public),
professionals, and individuals who
work on behalf of SSA beneficiaries.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMBapproved information collection.
administrators authorized to perform
certain administrative duties on their
behalf, such as providing bank account
information, maintaining entity
information, and updating individual
affiliations. Respondents are law firms
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or other business entities which have
partners or employees that are attorneys
or other qualified individuals who
represent claimants before SSA.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMBapproved information collection.
Collection instrument
Number of
respondents
Frequency of
response
Average
burden per
response
(minutes)
Estimated
total annual
burden
(hours)
SSA–1694 ........................................................................................................
2,000
1
10
334
Dated: May 3, 2012.
Naomi R. Sipple,
Reports Clearance Analyst, Office of
Regulations and Reports Clearance, Social
Security Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 7874]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Form DS–4213, PEPFAR
Program Expenditures; OMB Control
Number 1405–XXXX
Notice of request for public
comments.
ACTION:
The Department of State is
seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the
information collection described below.
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60
days for public comment in the Federal
Register preceding submission to OMB.
We are conducting this process in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995.
• Title of Information Collection:
PEPFAR Program Expenditures.
• OMB Control Number: None.
• Type of Request: New Collection.
• Originating Office: Office of the
Global AIDS Coordinator (S/GAC).
• Form Number: DS–4213.
• Respondents: Recipients of US
government funds appropriated to carry
out the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,000.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
1,000.
• Average Hours per Response: 12.
• Total Estimated Burden: 12,000
hours.
• Frequency: Annually.
• Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
DATES: The Department will accept
comments from the public up to 60 days
from May 9, 2012.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by any of the following methods:
• Web: Persons with access to the
Internet may view and comment on this
notice by going to the Federal
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regulations Web site at
www.regulations.gov. You can search for
the document by: Selecting ‘‘Notice’’
under Document Type, entering the
Public Notice number as the ‘‘Keyword
or ID’’, checking the ‘‘Open for
Comment’’ box, and then click
‘‘Search’’. If necessary, use the ‘‘Narrow
by Agency’’ option on the Results page.
• Email: duboisa@state.gov.
• Mail (paper, or CD submissions):
Dr. Amy DuBois, Office of the US Global
AIDS Coordinator (S/GAC), US
Department of State, SA–29, 2nd Floor,
Washington, DC 20522–2920.
• Fax: 202–663–2979.
• Hand Delivery or Courier: Dr. Amy
DuBois, Office of the US Global AIDS
Coordinator, 2100 Pennsylvania Ave.
NW.; Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037.
You must include the DS form
number (if applicable), information
collection title, and OMB control
number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection
listed in this notice, including requests
for copies of the proposed information
collection and supporting documents, to
Dr. Amy DuBois, Office of the US Global
AIDS Coordinator, who may be reached
on 202–203–7483 or at
duboisa@state.gov.
We are
soliciting public comments to permit
the Department to:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary for
the proper performance of our
functions.
• Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
• Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected.
• Minimize the reporting burden on
those who are to respond, including the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Abstract of Proposed Collection
The US President’s Emergency Plan
for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was
established through enactment of the
United States Leadership Against HIV/
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AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of
2003 (Pub. L. 108–25), as amended by
the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde
United States Global Leadership Against
HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Pub. L.
110–293) (HIV/AIDS Leadership Act) to
support the global response to HIV/
AIDS. In order to improve program
monitoring, the Finance and Economics
Work Group under PEPFAR proposes to
add reporting of expenditures by
program area to the current routine
reporting of program results for the
annual report. Data will be collected
from implementing partners in
countries with PEPFAR programs using
a standard tool (DS–4213) via an
electronic interface. These data will
then be analyzed to produce mean and
range in expenditures by partner per
result/achievement for all PEPFAR
program areas. These analyses then feed
into partner and program reviews at the
country level for monitoring and
evaluation on an ongoing basis.
Summaries of these data provide key
information about program costs under
PEPFAR on a global level. Applying
expenditure results will improve
strategic budgeting, identification of
efficient means of delivering services,
accuracy in defining program targets,
and will inform allocation of resources
to ensure the program is accountable
and using public funds for maximum
impact.
Methods
Data will be collected in a standard
electronic template available to all
partners receiving funds under PEPFAR.
To minimize both reporting burden
and investment costs into information
technologies, a new module capturing
expenditure data will be added to an
already functional system. This
approach will minimize start up costs
for the technology and ensure data
collection processes are as efficient as
possible.
Dated: May 3, 2012.
Julia Martin,
Chief Operating Officer, Office of the U.S.
Global AIDS Coordinator, Department of
State.
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request
The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes a list of
information collection packages requiring clearance by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with Public Law 104-13, the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, effective October 1, 1995. This notice
includes revisions of OMB-approved information collections.
SSA is soliciting comments on the accuracy of the agency's burden
estimate; the need for the information; its practical utility; ways to
enhance its quality, utility, and clarity; and ways to minimize burden
on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology. Mail, email, or fax your
comments and recommendations on the information collection(s) to the
OMB Desk Officer and SSA Reports Clearance Officer at the following
addresses or fax numbers.
(OMB),
Office of Management and Budget,
Attn: Desk Officer for SSA,
Fax: 202-395-6974,
Email address: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov.
(SSA),
Social Security Administration, DCRDP,
Attn: Reports Clearance Officer,
107 Altmeyer Building,
6401 Security Blvd.,
Baltimore, MD 21235,
Fax: 410-965-6400,
Email address: OPLM.RCO@ssa.gov.
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 July
9, 2012. Individuals can obtain copies of the collection instruments by
calling the SSA Reports Clearance Officer at 410-965-8783 or by writing
to the above email address.
1. Statement of Self-Employment Income--20 CFR 404.101, 404.110,
404.1096(a)-(d)--0960-0046. To qualify for insured status and thus
collect Social Security benefits, self-employed individuals must
demonstrate they earned the minimum amount of self-employment income
(SEI) in a current year. SSA uses Form SSA-766, Statement of Self-
Employment Income, to collect the information we need to determine if
the individual will have at least the minimum amount of SEI needed for
one or more quarters of coverage in the current year. Based on the
information we obtain, we may credit additional quarters of coverage to
give the individual insured status thus expediting benefit payments.
Respondents are self-employed individuals who may be eligible for
Social Security benefits.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information
collection.
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Average burden Estimated
Collection instrument Number of Frequency of per response total annual
respondents response (minutes) burden (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SSA-766..................................... 2,500 1 5 208
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2. Certification by Religious Group--20 CFR 404.1075--0960-0093.
SSA is responsible for determining whether religious groups meet the
qualifications exempting certain members and sects from payment of
Self-Employment Contribution Act taxes under the Internal Revenue Code,
section 1402(g). SSA sends Form SSA-1458, Certification by Religious
Group, to a group's authorized spokesperson to complete and verify
organizational members meet or continue to meet the criteria for
exemption. The respondents are spokespersons for religious groups or
sects.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information
collection.
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Average burden Estimated
Collection instrument Number of Frequency of per response total annual
respondents response (minutes) burden (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SSA-1458.................................... 180 1 15 45
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3. Claim for Amounts Due in the Case of a Deceased Beneficiary--20
CFR 404.503(b)--0960-0101. SSA requests applicants complete Form SSA-
1724 when there is insufficient information in the file to identify the
person(s) entitled to the underpayment, or the person's address. SSA
collects the information when a surviving widow(er) is not already
entitled to a monthly benefit on the same earnings record, or is not
filing for a lump-sum death payment as a former spouse. SSA uses the
information Form SSA-1724 provides to ensure proper payment of an
underpayment due a deceased beneficiary. The respondents are applicants
for underpayments owed to deceased beneficiaries.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information
collection.
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Average burden Estimated total
Collection instrument Number of Frequency of per response annual burden
respondents response (minutes) (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SSA-1724.................................... 250,000 1 10 41,667
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4. Certificate of Election for Reduced Spouse's Benefits--20 CFR
404.421--0960-0398. Reduced benefits are not payable to an already
entitled spouse, at least age 62 but under full retirement age, who no
longer has a child in their care unless the spouse elects to receive
reduced benefits. If spouses decide to elect reduced benefits, they
must complete Form SSA-25. SSA uses the information to pay qualified
spouses who elect to receive reduced benefits. Respondents are entitled
spouses seeking reduced benefits.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information
collection.
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Average burden Estimated
Collection instrument Number of Frequency of per response total annual
respondents response (minutes) burden (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SSA-25...................................... 30,000 1 2 1,000
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5. Surveys in Accordance with E.O. 12862 for the Social Security
Administration--0960-0526. Under the auspices of Executive Order 12862,
Setting Customer Service Standards, SSA conducts multiple customer
satisfaction surveys each year. These voluntary customer satisfaction
assessments include paper, Internet, and telephone surveys; mailed
questionnaires; and customer comment cards. The purpose of these
questionnaires is to assess customer satisfaction with the timeliness,
appropriateness, access, and overall quality of existing SSA services
and proposed modifications or new versions of services. The respondents
are recipients of SSA services (including most members of the public),
professionals, and individuals who work on behalf of SSA beneficiaries.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information
collection.
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Number of Burden
respondents Range of (burden for
(burden for Frequency of response all activities
all activities response times within that
within that (minutes) year; reported
year) in hours)
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Year 1:
(September 2012-August 2013)................ 4,481,566 1 3-90 290,741
Year 2:
(September 2013-August 2014)................ 1,559,566 1 3-90 144,991
Year 3:
(September 2014-September 2015)............. 1,484,566 1 3-90 141,741
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Totals.................................. 7,525,698 .............. .............. 577,473
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6. Request for Business Entity Taxpayer Information--0960-0731. Law
firms or other business entities must complete Form SSA-1694, Request
for Business Taxpayer Information, if they wish to serve as appointed
representatives and receive direct payment of fees from SSA. SSA uses
the information to issue a Form 1099-MISC. SSA also uses the
information to allow business entities to designate individuals to
serve as entity administrators authorized to perform certain
administrative duties on their behalf, such as providing bank account
information, maintaining entity information, and updating individual
affiliations. Respondents are law firms
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or other business entities which have partners or employees that are
attorneys or other qualified individuals who represent claimants before
SSA.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-approved information
collection.
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Average burden Estimated
Collection instrument Number of Frequency of per response total annual
respondents response (minutes) burden (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SSA-1694.................................... 2,000 1 10 334
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Dated: May 3, 2012.
Naomi R. Sipple,
Reports Clearance Analyst, Office of Regulations and Reports Clearance,
Social Security Administration.
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