THE RETIREMENT ACT PROVIDES FOR
PAYMENT OF BENEFITS DUE AN INCOMPETENT ANNUITANT TO A
REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE APPOINTED TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS IN THE
ANNUITANT'S BEHALF. THE STATEMENT WILL OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT THE
ANNUITANT'S IMPAIRMENT AND INABILITY TO MANAGE FUNDS. THE
INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR DETERMINING IF A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE
SHOULD BE APPOINTED.
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.