We have approved
this collection of information through 11/30/91, which is the same
expiration date given to the IRS and PBGC portions of this form.
The Department of Labor has agreed to meet with IRS and PBGC in
September 1990 to discuss the coordination of paperwork
submissions, and to reconcile the differences in the IRS method of
calculating burden hours, and the DOL's method of calculating
burden hours. In addition, DOL has agreed to provide both
calculations for the record, and the reasons for preferring one
method over the other.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1991
11/30/1991
11/30/1991
900,000
0
900,000
1,086,970
0
1,086,970
0
0
0
SECTION 104(A)(1)(A) OF ERISA REQUIRES
PLAN ADMINISTRATORS TO FILE AN ANNUAL REPORT CONTAINING THE
INFORMATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 103 OF ERISA. THE FORM 5500 SERIES
PROVIDES A STANDARD FORMAT FOR FULFILLING THAT
REQUIREMENT.
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.