A PILOT STUDY CONDUCTED FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE EFFECTIVENE OF THREE PROPOSED FORMS
DESIGNED TO OBTAIN IMPROVED AND MORE SPECIFIC MEDICAL INFORMATION
FROM EXAMINING PHYSICIANS WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMANT FOR DISABILITY
ANNUITIES UNDER THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT. THE FORMS OBTAIN
INFORMATION NEEDED BY THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD FOR
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.