For OPM's
consideration, OMB has provided under sepertate cover a number of
minor suggestions for changes to increase clarity. OPM should
provide to OMB a new version of this form indicating those changes
it has adopted.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1997
07/31/1997
08/31/1994
6,000
0
12,000
3,000
0
6,000
0
0
0
PUBLIC LAW 102-318, WHICH MODIFIES THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, PERMITS OPM TO ROLL TAXABLE INTEREST
PAYMENTS OVER TO ELIGIBLE IRA'S OR OTHER RETIREMENT PLANS AT THE
OPTION OF THE PAYEE. THIS APPLIES TO THE INTEREST PAYABLE ON
ALTERNATIVE ANNUITY, REFUNDS, AND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS. THE
PAYEE USES RI 38-117 TO INFORM OPM OF HIS WISHES IN THIS
CONNECTION.
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.