SECTION 2 OF THE RRA PROVIDES FOR
PAYMENT OF ANNUITIES TO QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES AND THEIR SPOUSES. IN
ORDER TO RECEIVE AN ANNUITY, THE APPLICANT MUST STOP ALL RAILROAD
WORK AND ALL WORK FOR PAY OUTSIDE THE RAILROAD INDUSTRY THAT IS
CONSIDERED "LAST PERSON SERVICE" (LPS). THIS COLLECTION OBTAINS
INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICANT'S SELF-EMPLOYMENT WORK TO BE USED
IN MAKING AN LPS DECTERMINATION.
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.