SEC. 5B OF THE RUI ACT REQUIRES THAT
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1990, "WHEN A CLAIM FOR BENEFITS IS FILED WITH
THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD (RRB) THE RRB SHALL PROVIDE NOTICE OF
SUCH CLAIM TO THE CLAIMANT'S BASE YEAR EMPLOYER(S) AND AFFORD SUCH
EMPLOYER(S) AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE
CLAIM."
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.