UNDER P.L. 98-21, THE TIER 1 PORTION
OF AN EMPLOYEE ANNUITY MAY BE SUBJECTED TO A REDUCTION FOR BENEFITS
RECEIVED BASED ON WORK NOT COVERED UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OR
RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT. THE QUESTIONNAIRE OBTAINS THE INFORMATION
NEEDED TO DETERMINE IF THE REDUCTION APPLIES AND THE AMOUNT OF SUCH
REDUCTION.
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.