UNDER SECTION 12(A) OF THE RRA, THE
BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO SELECT, MAKE PAYMENTS TO, AND CONDUCT
TRANSACTIONS WITH AN ANNUITANT'S RELATIVE OR SOME OTHER PERSON
WILLING TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE ANNUITAN AS A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE.
THE COLLECTION OBTAINS INFORMATION NEEDED TO DETERMINE IF A
REPRESENTATIVE IS HANDLING BENEFIT PAYMENTS IN THE BEST INTERESTS
OF THE ANNUITANT.
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.