THE PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY
CORPORATION HAS REQUESTED THE COOPERATION OF LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANIES IN PROVIDING QUARTERLY ILLUSTRATIONS OF NONPARTICIPATING
SINGLE PREMIUM GROUP ANNUITY RATE FACTORS. THIS INFORMATION WILL
ASSIST THE PBGC IN ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A REALISTIC BASIS
FOR THE VALUATION OF LIABILITIES OF TERMINATED DEFINED BENEFIT
PENSION PLANS, AND WILL BE USED ONLY FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE
PARTICIPATION OF YOUR COMPANY IN THIS PROGRAM IS GREATLY
APPRECIATED.
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.