The Defense Authorization Act of FY
1998, P.L. 105-85, section 644 (as amended by P.L. 106-65, Section
656) requires the Secretary of Defense to pay an annuity to
qualified surviving spouses. The DD Form 2769, Application for
Annuity - Certain Military Surviving Spouses, used in this
collection provides a vehicle for the surviving spouse to apply for
the benefit. The Department will use this information collection to
determine if the applicant is eligible for the annuity benefit and
make payment to those qualified.
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.