SECTION 7(C)(2) OF THE RR ACT REQUIRES
A FINANCIAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN THE OASDHI TRUST FUNDS AND THE
RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACCOUNT. THE COLLECTION OBTAINS GROSS EARNINGS
OF RAILWAY EMPLOYEES ON A ONE PERCEN BASIS. THE INFORMATION WILL BE
USED FOR DETERMINING THE AMOUNT WHICH WOULD PLACE THE OASDHI TRUST
FUNDS IN THE POSITION THEY WOULD HAVE BEE IF RAILROAD SERVICE HAD
BEEN COVERED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY AND FIC
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.