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CCH® UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE — 10/25/16

SSA seeks comments on proposed information gathering activities

The Social Security Administration is soliciting comments from the public regarding certain information gathering activities prior to their submission for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as well as for some items that already have been submitted to the OMB for approval.

Specifically, the SSA wants feedback on the need for the information solicited and its practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the manner in which the information is collected; and ways to minimize the burden on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

The forms and information gathering activities for which comments are sought are listed in two notices in the October 3, 2016, Federal Register (81 Fed. Reg. 68088 and 81 Fed. Reg. 68091, respectively). Comments may be mailed or faxed to the addresses and numbers listed in those notices.

Comments due by November 2, 2016

Comments are due by November 2, 2016, for the following items, which already have been submitted to the OMB for approval: Request for Hearing by Administrative Law Judge (HA-501); Request for Reconsideration (SSA-561); Request for Accommodation in Communication Method (SSA-9000, iAccommodate); Travel Expense Reimbursement; and Disability Report-Child (SSA-3820).

Comments due by December 2, 2016

Comments are due by December 2, 2016, for the following items, which have not yet been submitted to the OMB for approval: Statement of Agricultural Employer (Year Prior to 1988 and 1988 and later) (SSA-1002, SSA-1003); Continuing Disability Review Report (SSA-454-BK, Electronic Disability Collect System); Request for Reconsideration; Missing and Discrepant Wage Reports Letter and Questionnaire (SSA-95-SM, SSA-97-SM, with cover letters SSA-L93 and SSA-L94); Incorporation by Reference of Oral Findings of Fact and Rationale in Wholly Favorable Written Decisions (Bench Decision Regulation) (HA-82); and Request for Waiver of Special Veterans Benefits (SVB) Overpayment Recovery or Change in Repayment Rate (SSA-2032-BK).