THIS FORM IS COMPLETED BY FORMER
EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE SURVIVORS WHO WISH TO PAY FOR ANY PERIOD OF
CIVILIAN SERVICE PERFORMED BEFORE 1989 AND FOR WHICH NO FERS
DEDUCTIONS WERE PREVIOUSLY MADE. THESE INDIVIDUA MAY ALSO PAY FOR
ANY PERIOD OF CIVILIAN SERVICE DURING WHICH DEDUCTION WERE WITHHELD
AND REFUNDED BEFORE COVERAGE UNDER FERS.
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.