THE RAILROAD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
ACT, PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF SICKNESS BENEFITS TO QUALIFIED
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES. TO OBTAIN A BENEFIT THE CLAIMANT MUST PROVIDE
ANY SUPPLEMENTAL PHYSICIAN'S STATEMENT NEEDED BY THE BOARD IN
CONNECTION WITH HIS OR HER IMPAIRMENT. THE PHYSICIAN'S STATEMENT
WILL BE USED FOR DETERMINING WHETHER THE APPLICANT MEETS THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR SICKNESS BENEFITS.
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.