THE INFORMATION COLLECTED BY THE USE
OF THIS FORM IS NEEDED IN ORDER T DETERMINE ONE-HALF SUPPORT, WHICH
IS A REQUIREMENT FOR ENTITLEMENT TO PARENT'S BENEFITS. ONE-HALF
SUPPORT IS ALSO REQUIRED TO MEET THE EXCEPTION TO GOVERNMENT
PENSION OFFSET. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC CONSISTS OF PARENTS OF DECEASED
WORKERS WHO CLAIM BENEFITS AND SPOUSES WHO ARE SUBJECT TO
GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET AND CLAIM ONE-HALF SUPPOR
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.