PBGC, through the American Council of
Life Insurers, surveys insurance companies to find the prices they
currently charge for group annuities. PBGC uses this information,
which other market rate data, to set interest rates for valuing
benefits under terminating single-employer pension plans and
multiemployer pension plans from which there has been a mass
withdrawal of contributing employers. The information is needed to
ensure that PBGC's rates reflect current market
conditions.
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.