SEC. 1705 OF P.L. 97-35 REQUIRES OPM
TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR VOLUNTARY STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING
WITH REQUESTING STATES. UNDER THE PROPOSED STANDARD AGREEMENT
(ATTACHED), PARTICIPATING STATES WOULD LLECT REQUESTS FOR
WITHHOLDING AND TRANSMIT TO OPM ONLY THE INFORMATIO NECESSARY TO
EFFECT THE WITHHOLDING REQUESTED FROM CIVIL SERVICE ANNUITIES. THE
ACTIVITY WOULD COMMENCE WITH THE 1ST FEDERAL-STATE AGREEMENT SIGNED
AND CONTINUE INDEFINITELY.
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.