This revenue procedure provides a
method for limiting the retroactive application of the decision in
Central Laborer's Fund v. Heinz if an affected participant is given
the opportunity to elect retroactively the commencement of the
payment of benefit as of June 7, 2004, (or the date the participant
first became eligible to commence payment of benefit, if later).
The election period for affected participants is at least sixth
month that commences withn a reasonable time period after affected
participants receive proper notification of the option.
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.