IN DECEMBER 1979
THE G-3EMP, 250, 253A AND 257 WERE APPROVED FOR SIX MONTHS ONLY,
UNTIL JUNE 1980, "TO ALLOW RRB TIME TO REVISE ALL OF ITS FORMS
REQUESTING MEDICAL DATA, INCLUDING G-3EMP. G-250, G-253A AND G-257,
TO BE SIMILAR TO THOSE IN USE BY SSA. SSA'S FORMS BASICALLY REQUEST
ONLY MEDICAL DATA RELEVANT TO THE DETERMINATION OF DISABILITY
VERSUS A MORE COMPLETE PHYSICAL REPORT." FINALLY, ON DECEMBER 31,
198 RRB REQUESTED APPROVAL TO CONTINUE TO USE THE G-3EMP AND 250,
WITH SOM REVISION, AND TO USE A RL-11B FORM. THIS REQUEST IS
DISAPPROVED. RRB SHOULD QUICKLY SUBMIT A REVISED PACKAGE,
ESPECIALLY A REVISED G-250, WITH UNNECESSARY QUESTIONS, SUCH AS THE
QUESTIONS ON AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, SEX, TEMPERATURE, VISION,
HEARING, URINANALYSIS RESULTS, AND BLOOD TEST RESULTS, ON THE
G-250, DELETED.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1980
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SECTION 2 OF THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT
ACT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF DISABILITY ANNUITIES TO QUALIFIED
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES WHO ARE UNABLE TO WORK IN THEIR REGULAR
OCCUPATION (OCCUPATIONAL DISABILITY) OR ANY OCCUPATION (TOTAL
DISABILITY). THE MEDICAL REPORTS ARE NEEDED TO DETERMINE THE
EMPLOYEE'S ENTITLEMENT TO A DISABILITY ANNUITY.
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.