Pub. L. 102-318, which modifies the
Internal Revenue Code, permits OPM to roll taxable interest
payments over to eligible IRAs or other retirement plans at the
option of the payee. This applies to the interest payable on
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.