UNDER 29 U.S.C. 1388(E)(3) AND 29 CFR
PARA. 2646.8, MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLAN SPONSORS REQUEST PBGC
APPROVAL OF PLAN RULES FOR ABATING CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYERS' PARTIAL
WITHDRAWAL LIABILITY. PBGC NEEDS THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO
DETERMINE WHETHER THE RULES HARM PARTICIPANTS OR INCREASE PBGC'S
RISK OF LOSS AND THUS ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE STATUTE.
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.