THE RAILROAD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
ACT PROVIDES EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR QUALIFIED RAILROAD
EMPLOYEES WHO EXHAUST THEIR NORMAL BENEFITS. THE STATEMENT WILL
OBTAIN INFORMATION ON CLAIMED RAILROAD SERVICE NEEDED BY AN
APPLICANT TO QUALIFY FOR THE EXTENDED BENEFITS. THE INFORMATION
WILL BE USED FOR SECURING VERIFICATION OF THE SERVICE FROM THE
EMPLOYER(S).
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.