In response to
the Department's letter of August 1, 1990, we wish to point out
that the Paperwork Reduction Act (sec. 3512) states
"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be
subject to any penalty for failing to maintain or provide
information to any agency if the information collection request
involved was made after December 31, 1981, and does not display a
current control number assigned by the Director, or fails to state
that such request is not subject to this chapter."
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1993
08/31/1993
133,750
0
0
5,333,750
0
0
0
0
0
AS REQUIRED BY ERISA, THIS EXISTING
REGULATION PROVIDES PLAN ADMINISTRATORS WITH THE PROCEDURES AND
GUIDELINES NECESSARY TO FURNISH PLAN PARTICIPANTS AND BENEFICIARIE
WITH SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTIONS THAT CLEARLY EXPLAIN THEIR RIGHTS
AND OBLIGATIONS.
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.