This ICR is approved as-is for one year only. Prior to next submission, SSA will solicit comment specifically about the need/utility of asking respondents to fill out their name twice in situations where the respondent is both the "worker" and the "employed beneficiary." SSA will also solicit comments on whether a check box that says "check here if the two are the same" will achieve the same results with even less burden on beneficiaries.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2008
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2007
20,000
0
20,000
4,000
0
4,000
0
0
0
The information collected on the SSA-7163 is needed to determine whether work performed by beneficiaries outside the United States is cause for deductions from their monthly benefits; to determine which of two work tests (foreign test or regular test) is applicable; and to determine the months, if any, for which deductions should be imposed. The respondents are beneficiaries living and working outside the United States.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form SSA-7163 Questionnaire About Employment or Self-Employment Outside the United States
Supporting Statement--0050.doc
Questionnaire About Employment or Self-Employment Outside the United States