OPM should
consider how to reformat this form to provide for more space in the
Address/Telephone Number area. The form appears to severely limit
the ability of the respondent to provide the information within the
space provided.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2001
06/30/2001
22,000
0
0
11,000
0
0
0
0
0
RI-25-51 is used to collect
information from survivors of deceased annuitants. This form is
used only for survivors who are already identified in our records
as payable when the annuitant dies.
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.