S COMPENSATION, COMPENSATION REPORTS'
THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT SOLVENCY ACT OF 1983 ADDED A NEW SUBSECTION
1(H) (8) TO THE RRA WHICH EXTENDED THE DEFINITION OF COMPENSATION
FOR PURPOSES OF COMPUTING THE TIER 1 PORTION OF AN ANNUITY TO
INCLUDE SICKNESS PAYMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER PAYMENTS OTHER THAN
SICK PAY WHICH ARE CONSIDERED COMPENSATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF
SECTION 1(H)(8). TH COLLECTION OBTAINS THE SICK PAY AND OTHER TYPES
OF PAYMENTS CONSIDERED
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.