THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT PROVIDES
FOR PAYMENT OF A SUPPLEMENTAL ANNUITY TO A QUALIFIED RETIREMENT
ANNUITANT BASED ON AGE, LENGTH OF RAILROAD SERVICE AND A CURRENT
CONNECTION WITH THE RAILROAD INDUSTRY. THE QUESTIONNAIRE WILL
OBTAIN INFORMATION ON THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ANNUITY AS
PRESCRIBED UNDER THE ACT. THE INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR
DETERMINING ENTITLEMENT TO AND THE AMOUNT OF ANNUITY APPLIED
FOR.
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.