This approval is
for a limited period. Based on discussions between OMB and DOL, it
is understood that DOL will work on broadening and finalizing the
1999 proposed rule (establishing a safe harbor for the use of
electronic technology for employee benefit plan disclosures)
pertaining to 29 CFR 2520.104 to apply generally to dixclosures
under Title I of ERISA, including those covered by this approval
action.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2003
02/28/2003
11/30/2001
66
0
36
5,775
0
3,136
90,000
0
46,000
ERISA Technical Release 91-1 alerts
the public to amendments to section 101(e) of ERISA which, among
other items, requires that a plan provide advance written
notification to the Secretaries of Labor and the Treasury, as well
as participants and beneficiaries, of an intended transfer of
excess assets from a defined benefit plan to a retiree health
account, as otherwise permissible after satisfying the conditions
set forth in section 420 of the Code.
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.