SECTION 523(C) OF PUBLIC LAW 94-350,
AUTHORIZED THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO GRANT ANNUITIES TO CERTAIN
WIDOWS OF FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WHO WERE NOT
ENTITLED TO RECEIVE ANNUITY BENEFITS UNDER THE FOREIGN SERVICE
RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM. THE DATA GATHERED ON DSP-91 WILL
ENABLE THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE IF THAT INDIVIDUAL IS ELIGIBLE
FOR THE GRANT.
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.