THIS REQUEST IS APPROVED UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 1983. RRB MUST PROVIDE OMB WITH A REPORT OF THE RESULTS OF THE SELF-ADMINISTERED APPLICATIONS PILOT TEST BY JANUARY 1, 1983. RRB MUST PROVIDE OMB WITH ADDITIONAL JUSTIFICATION FOR THE INCREASE IN AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME FOR THE APPROVED REVISIONS AS STAFF ESTIMATES WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT JUSTIFICATION FOR CHANGES IN BURDEN. IN ADDITION, RRB WILL REMOVE THE ITEMS RREQUESTING THE RAILROAD EMPLOYEE'S NAME AND CLAIM NUMBER FROM T FORM THAT REQUEST PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1983
02/28/1983
04/30/1982
24,450
0
43,800
7,356
0
9,710
0
0
0
THE APPLICATIONS OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM WIDOW(ER)S, CHILDREN AND PARENTS OF DECEASED RAILROAD WORKERS TO SUPPORT CLAIMS FOR SURVIVOR BENEFITS. THE INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR DETERMINING ENTITLEMENT TO AND AMOUNT OF ANNUITY APPLIED FOR.
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.