THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT GUARANTEES
THAT BENEFITS PAYABLE TO A RAILROAD EMPLOYEE AND HIS FAMILY WILL BE
NO LESS THAN WOULD BE PAYABLE IF THE EMPLOYEE'S RAILROAD EARNINGS
WERE CREDITED UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT. THE SPOUSE'S STATEMENT
WILL OBTAIN INFORMATION NEEDED FOR DETERMINING AMOUNT OF BENEFITS
PAYABLE UNDER THE GUARANTY PROVISION.
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.