Approved for use through 7/2003 under the condition that prior to the next submission, RRB submits correction worksheets with an explanation of the reestimates of all collections implemented online through the APPLE project (i.e. OMB Nos. 3220-0031, 3220- 0030, 3220-0042, and 3220-0002.) In addition, no later than 9/2002, RRB must brief OMB on the current status of all components of the APPLE system.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2003
07/31/2003
04/30/2004
19,100
0
19,100
11,634
0
11,634
0
0
0
The Railroad Retirement Act provides for payment of age, disability and supplemental annuities to qualified employees. The application and related forms obtain information about the applican'ts family work history, military service, disability benefits from other government agencies and public or private pensions. The information is used to determine entitlement to and the amount of the annuity applied for.
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.