THIS FORM IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY
ELIGIBLE ANNUITANTS TO PROVIDE A SURVIVOR ANNUITY BENEFIT FOR
ELIGIBLE FORMER SPOUSES UNDER PUBLIC LAW 98-615. THIS LAW ALLOWS
ANNUITANTS TO PROVIDE A SURVIVOR BENEFIT FOR THE FORMER SPOUSE FOR
THE FIRST TIME. THIS ELECTION MUST BE MADE WITHIN 18 MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THE LAW OR MAY 8, 1986.
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.