UNDER THE RRA, TO OBTAIN A BENEFIT AS
THE SPOUSE OF AN EMPLOYEE ANNUITANT OR AS THE WIDOW(ER) OF THE
DECEASED EMPLOYEE, APPLICANTS MUS SUBMIT INFORMATION TO BE USED IN
DETERMINING IF THEY MEET THE MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH
BENEFITS. THE COLLECTION OBTAINS INFORMATION SUPPORTING CLAIMED
COMMON-LAW MARRIAGES, TERMINATION OF PREVIOUS MARRIAGES AND
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS.
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.