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[FR Doc. E5–3599 Filed 7–7–05; 8:45 am]
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RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
Proposed Data Collection Available for
Public Comment and
Recommendations
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
requirement of Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
which provides opportunity for public
comment on new or revised data
collections, the Railroad Retirement
Board (RRB) will publish periodic
summaries of proposed data collections.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including
whether the information has practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the RRB’s
estimate of the burden of the collection
of the information; (c) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden related to
the collection of information on
respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Title and purpose of information
collection: Evidence of Marital
Relationship, Living with Requirements;
OMB 3220–0021. To support an
application for a spouse or widow(er)’s
annuity under Sections 2(c) or 2(d) of
the Railroad Retirement Act, an
applicant must submit proof of a valid
marriage to a railroad employee. In
some cases, the existence of a marital
relationship is not formalized by a civil
or religious ceremony. In other cases,
questions may arise about the legal
termination of a prior marriage of an
employee, spouse, or widow(er). In
these instances, the RRB must secure
additional information to resolve
questionable marital relationships. The
circumstances requiring an applicant to
submit documentary evidence of
marriage are prescribed in 20 CFR
219.30.
In the absence of documentary
evidence to support the existence of a
valid marriage between a spouse or
widow(er) annuity applicant and a
railroad employee, the RRB needs to
obtain information to determine if a
valid marriage existed. The RRB utilizes
Forms G–124, Statement of Marital
Relationship; G–124a, Statement
Regarding Marriage; G–237, Statement
Regarding Marital Status; G–238,
Statement of Residence; and G–238a,
Statement Regarding Divorce or
Annulment to secure the needed
information. One response is requested
of each respondent. Completion is
required to obtain benefits. The RRB
proposes no changes to the forms in the
collection.
ESTIMATE OF ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN
[The estimated annual respondent burden is as follows:]
Annual Responses
Form #(s)
G–124 (In person) .......................................................................................................................
G–124 (By mail) ...........................................................................................................................
G–124a ........................................................................................................................................
G–237 (In person) .......................................................................................................................
G–237 (By mail) ...........................................................................................................................
G–238 (In person) .......................................................................................................................
G–238 (By mail) ...........................................................................................................................
G–238a ........................................................................................................................................
Total ......................................................................................................................................
Additional Information or Comments:
To request more information or to
obtain a copy of the information
collection justification, forms, and/or
supporting material, please call the RRB
Clearance Officer at (312) 751–3363 or
send an e-mail request to
Charles.Mierzwa@RRB.GOV. Comments
regarding the information collection
should be addressed to Ronald J.
Hodapp, Railroad Retirement Board, 844
North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois
60611–2092 or send an e-mail to
Ronald.Hodapp@RRB.GOV. Written
comments should be received within 60
days of this notice.
Charles Mierzwa,
Clearance Officer.
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RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
which provides opportunity for public
comment on new or revised data
collections, the Railroad Retirement
Board (RRB) will publish periodic
summaries of proposed data collections.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including
whether the information has practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the RRB’s
estimate of the burden of the collection
of the information; (c) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden related to
the collection of information on
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respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Title and Purpose of Information
Collection: Evidence for Application of
Overall Minimum: OMB 3220–0083.
Under section 3(f)(3) of the Railroad
Retirement Act (RRA), the total monthly
benefits payable to a railroad employee
and his/her family are guaranteed to be
no less than the amount that would be
payable if the employee’s railroad
service had been covered by the Social
Security Act. This is referred to as the
Special Guaranty computation or the
Retirement Overall Minimum (O/M)
provision. To administer the Special
Guaranty provision, the RRB requires
information about a retired employee’s
spouse and any child who is not
currently eligible for benefits under the
RRA but might have been eligible for
benefits under the Social Security Act if
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RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
Proposed Data Collection Available for Public Comment and
Recommendations
SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506 (c)(2)(A)
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for
public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad
Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data
collections.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information has practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the RRB's estimate of the burden of the collection
of the information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize
the burden related to the collection of information on respondents,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Title and purpose of information collection: Evidence of Marital
Relationship, Living with Requirements; OMB 3220-0021. To support an
application for a spouse or widow(er)'s annuity under Sections 2(c) or
2(d) of the Railroad Retirement Act, an applicant must submit proof of
a valid marriage to a railroad employee. In some cases, the existence
of a marital relationship is not formalized by a civil or religious
ceremony. In other cases, questions may arise about the legal
termination of a prior marriage of an employee, spouse, or widow(er).
In these instances, the RRB must secure additional information to
resolve questionable marital relationships. The circumstances requiring
an applicant to submit documentary evidence of marriage are prescribed
in 20 CFR 219.30.
In the absence of documentary evidence to support the existence of
a valid marriage between a spouse or widow(er) annuity applicant and a
railroad employee, the RRB needs to obtain information to determine if
a valid marriage existed. The RRB utilizes Forms G-124, Statement of
Marital Relationship; G-124a, Statement Regarding Marriage; G-237,
Statement Regarding Marital Status; G-238, Statement of Residence; and
G-238a, Statement Regarding Divorce or Annulment to secure the needed
information. One response is requested of each respondent. Completion
is required to obtain benefits. The RRB proposes no changes to the
forms in the collection.
Estimate of Annual Respondent Burden
[The estimated annual respondent burden is as follows:]
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Annual
Form (s) Responses Time (Min) Burden (Hrs)
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G-124 (In person)............................................... 125 15 31
G-124 (By mail)................................................. 75 20 25
G-124a.......................................................... 300 10 50
G-237 (In person)............................................... 75 15 19
G-237 (By mail)................................................. 75 20 25
G-238 (In person)............................................... 150 3 8
G-238 (By mail)................................................. 150 5 13
G-238a.......................................................... 150 10 25
Total....................................................... 1,100 .............. 196
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Additional Information or Comments: To request more information or
to obtain a copy of the information collection justification, forms,
and/or supporting material, please call the RRB Clearance Officer at
(312) 751-3363 or send an e-mail request to Charles.Mierzwa@RRB.GOV.
Comments regarding the information collection should be addressed to
Ronald J. Hodapp, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street,
Chicago, Illinois 60611-2092 or send an e-mail to
Ronald.Hodapp@RRB.GOV. Written comments should be received within 60
days of this notice.
Charles Mierzwa,
Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-13444 Filed 7-7-05; 8:45 am]
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