RAILROAD SERVICE PRIOR TO 1937 WHICH
CAN BE USED FOR ENTITLEMENT TO AN AMOUNT OF ANNUITY UNDER THE
RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT IS NOT CARRIED ON BOARD RECORDS. THE
REPORTS OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF SUCH SERVICE FROM EMPLOYER RECORDS
OR IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH RECORDS, OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE
APPLICANT TO SUPPORT THE CLAIM.
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.