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CCH® UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE — 01/24/17

SSA seeks comments on proposed information gathering activities

The Social Security Administration is soliciting comments from the public regarding two forms prior to their submission for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as well as for one form and information gathering activity that already has 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 a notice in the December 29, 2016, Federal Register (81 Fed. Reg. 96160). Comments may be mailed or faxed to the addresses and numbers listed in that notice.

Comments due by January 30, 2017

Comments are due by January 30, 2017, for the following item, which already has been submitted to the OMB for approval: Continuing Disability Review Report (SSA-454-BK, Electronic Disability Collect System).

Comments due by February 27, 2017

Comments are due by February 27, 2017, for the following items, which have not yet been submitted to the OMB for approval: Questionnaire About Employment or Self-Employment Outside the United States (SSA-7163) and Application for Survivors Benefits (SSA-24).