THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT PROVIDES
FOR THE PAYMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A CHILD ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN
ADOPTED BY THE RAILROAD EMPLOYEE IF THE CHILD MEETS THE DEPENDENCY
REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ACT. THE STATEMENTS EXECUTED BY THE
APPLICANT FILING ON THE CHILD'S BEHALF, OR OTHER PERSO IN SUPPORT
OF THE APPLICATION, WILL BE USED FOR DETERMINING WHETHER TH CHILD
IS ENTITLED TO BENEFITS.
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.