THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT PROVIDES
FOR PAYMENT OF AN ANNUITY TO A DISABLED CHILD OR A SPOUSE, OR WIDOW
OR WIDOWER ON THE BASIS OF HAVING A DISABLED CHILD. THE SUPPLEMENT
TO THE APPLICATION WILL OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT THE DISABLED
CHILD. THE INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR DETERMINING WHETHER THE
CHILD MEETS THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS.
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.