Approved for two
years, by which time PBGC expects to issue a final rule that will
require revisions to this collection. In addition, PBGC will assess
the feasibility of electronic filing for standard terminations, and
either implement this change as soon as possible or explain why it
has not been implemented as part of the next clearance package.
Last, PBGC shall solicit comment on whether the standard
termination filing process could be reduced in burden, given PBGC's
more liminted role in standard terminations, as prior to the next
request for PRA clearance (e.g., as part of its 60-day public
notice under the 1995 PRA).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1997
09/30/1997
12/31/1995
5,040
0
0
32,653
0
16,107
0
0
0
Plan administrators of plans
terminating voluntarily must certain information to the PBGC and
provide certain information to affected third parties. The PBGC
needs this information to ensure compliance with statutory and
regulatory requirements. Third parties need this information so
that they will be informed about the status of the proposed
termination and their benefits upon termination.
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.