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BILLING CODE 7590–01–P
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
Agency Forms Submitted for OMB
Review, Request for Comments
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad
Retirement Board (RRB) is forwarding
three Information Collection Requests
(ICR) to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of
Management and Budget (OMB). Our
ICR describes the information we seek
to collect from the public. Review and
approval by OIRA ensures that we
impose appropriate paperwork burdens.
The RRB invites comments on the
proposed collections of information to
determine (1) the practical utility of the
collections; (2) the accuracy of the
estimated burden of the collections; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information that is the
subject of collection; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of collections on
respondents, including the use of
SUMMARY:
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Comments to the RRB or OIRA must
contain the OMB control number of the
ICR. For proper consideration of your
comments, it is best if the RRB and
OIRA receive them within 30 days of
the publication date.
1. Title and Purpose of information
collection: Appeal Under the Railroad
Retirement and Railroad Unemployment
Insurance Act; OMB 3220–0007.
Under Section 7(b)(3) of the Railroad
Retirement Act (RRA), and Section 5(c)
of the Railroad Unemployment
Insurance Act (RUIA) any person
aggrieved by a decision on his or her
application for an annuity or benefit
under that Act has the right to appeal to
the RRB. This right is prescribed in 20
CFR 260 and 20 CFR 320. The
notification letter, which is sent at the
time of the original action on the
application, informs the applicant of
such right. When an applicant protests
a decision, the concerned RRB office
reviews the entire file and any
additional evidence submitted and
sends the applicant a letter explaining
the basis of the determination. The
applicant is then notified that if he or
she wishes to protest further, they can
appeal to the RRB’s Bureau of Hearings
and Appeals. The appeal process is
prescribed in 20 CFR 260.5 and 260.9
and 20 CFR 320.12 and 320.38.
The form prescribed by the RRB for
filing an appeal under the RRA or RUIA
is Form HA–1, Appeal Under the
Railroad Retirement Act or Railroad
Unemployment Insurance Act. The form
asks the applicant to explain the basis
for their request for an appeal and, if
necessary, to describe any additional
evidence they wish to submit in support
of the appeal. Completion is voluntary,
however, if the information is not
provided the RRB cannot process the
appeal.
Previous Requests for Comments: The
RRB has already published the initial
60-day notice (76 FR 63959 on October
14, 2011) required by 44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2). That request elicited no
comments.
Information Collection Request (ICR)
Title: Appeal Under the Railroad
Retirement and Railroad Unemployment
Insurance Act.
OMB Control Number: 3220–0007.
Form(s) submitted: HA–1.
Type of request: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Affected public: Individuals or
Households.
Abstract: Under Section 7(b)(3) of the
Railroad Retirement Act and Section
5(c) of the Railroad Unemployment
Insurance Act, a person aggrieved by a
decision on his or her application for an
annuity or other benefit has the right to
appeal to the RRB. The collection
provides the means for the appeal
action.
Changes proposed: The RRB proposes
minor editorial and cosmetic changes to
Form HA–1.
The burden estimate for the ICR is as
follows:
Annual
responses
Time
(minutes)
Burden
(hours)
HA–1 ............................................................................................................................................
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Form No.
600
20
200
2. 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 the 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
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documentary evidence of marriage are
prescribed in 20 CFR 219.30.
In the absence of documentary
evidence, the RRB needs to determine if
a valid marriage existed between a
spouse or widow(er) annuity applicant
and a railroad employee. The RRB
utilizes Forms G–124, Individual
Statement of Marital Relationship; G–
124a, Certification of Marriage
Information; 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.
Previous Requests for Comments: The
RRB has already published the initial
60-day notice (76 FR 72010 on
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November 21, 2011) required by 44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That request elicited
no comments.
Information Collection Request (ICR)
Title: Evidence of Marital
Relationship, Living With
Requirements.
OMB Control Number: 3220–0021.
Forms submitted: G–124, G–124a,
G–237, G–238, G–238a.
Type of request: Extension without
change of a currently approved
collection.
Affected public: Individuals or
Households.
Abstract: Under the RRA, to obtain a
benefit as a spouse of an employee
annuitant or as the widow(er) of the
deceased employee, an applicant must
submit information to be used to
determine if the marriage requirements
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for such benefits have been met. The
collection contains information
supporting claimed common-law
marriage, termination of previous
marriages, and residency requirements.
Changes proposed: The RRB proposes
no changes to the forms in the
collection.
The burden estimate for the ICR is as
follows:
Annual
responses
Form No,
Time
(minutes)
Burden
(hours)
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 ........................................................................................................................................
125
75
300
75
75
150
150
150
15
20
10
15
20
3
5
10
31
25
50
19
25
8
13
25
Total ......................................................................................................................................
1,100
........................
196
3. 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 which would
be payable if the employee’s railroad
service had been covered by the Social
Security Act. This is referred to as the
Social Security Overall Minimum
Guarantee, which is prescribed in 20
CFR 229. To administer this provision,
the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
requires information about a retired
employee’s spouse and child(ren) who
would not be eligible for benefits under
the RRA but would be eligible for
benefits under the Social Security Act if
the employee’s railroad service had
been covered by that Act. The RRB
obtains the required information by the
use of Forms G–319, Statement
Regarding Family and Earnings for
Special Guaranty Computation, and
G–320, Student Questionnaire for
Special Guaranty Computation. One
response is required of each respondent.
Completion is required to obtain or
retain benefits.
Previous Requests for Comments: The
RRB has already published the initial
60-day notice (76 FR 65219 on October
20, 2011) required by 44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2). That request elicited no
comments.
Information Collection Request (ICR)
Title: Evidence for Application of
Overall Minimum.
OMB Control Number: 3220–0083.
Forms submitted: G–319 and G–320.
Type of request: Extension without
change of a currently approved
collection.
Affected public: Individuals or
Households.
Abstract: Under Section 3(f)(3) of the
Railroad Retirement Act, the total
monthly benefits payable to a railroad
employee and his/her family are
guaranteed to be no less than the
amount which would be payable if the
employee’s railroad service had been
covered by the Social Security Act.
Changes proposed: The RRB proposes
no changes to the forms in the
collection.
The burden estimate for the ICR is as
follows:
Annual
responses
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G–319 (completed by the employee):
With assistance ....................................................................................................................
Without assistance ...............................................................................................................
G–319 (completed by spouse):
With assistance ....................................................................................................................
Without assistance ...............................................................................................................
G–320:
(Age 18 at Special Guaranty Begin Date or Special Guaranty Age 18 Attainments) .........
(Student Monitoring done in Sept, March and at end of school year) ................................
4. Title and Purpose of information
collection: Pension Plan Reports; OMB
3220–0089
Under Section 2(b) of the Railroad
Retirement Act (RRA), the Railroad
Retirement Board (RRB) pays
supplemental annuities to qualified RRB
employee annuitants. A supplemental
annuity, which is computed according
to Section 3(e) of the RRA, can be paid
at age 60 if the employee has at least 30
years of creditable railroad service or at
age 65 if the employee has 25–29 years
of railroad service. In addition to 25
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years of service, a ‘‘current connection’’
with the railroad industry is required.
Eligibility is further limited to
employees who had at least one month
of rail service before October 1981 and
were awarded regular annuities after
June 1966. Further, if an employee’s
65th birthday was prior to September 2,
1981, he or she must not have worked
in rail service after certain closing dates
(generally the last day of the month
following the month in which age 65 is
attained). Under Section 2(h)(2) of the
RRA, the amount of the supplemental
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Time
(minutes)
Burden
(hours)
5
330
26
55
2
302
5
15
30
60
3
15
150
50
15
15
37
12
annuity is reduced if the employee
receives monthly pension payments, or
a lump-sum pension payment,
including a distribution from a 401(k)
savings plan, from a private pension
from a railroad employer, to the extent
the payments are based on contributions
from that employer. The employee’s
own contribution to their pension
account does not cause a reduction. A
private railroad employer pension is
defined in 20 CFR 216.40–216.42.
The RRB requires the following
information from railroad employers to
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calculate supplemental annuities: (a)
The current status of railroad employer
pension plans and whether such plans
cause reductions to the supplemental
annuity; (b) whether the employee
receives monthly payments from a
private railroad employer pension,
elected to receive a lump-sum in lieu of
month pension payments from such a
plan, or received a lump-sum
distribution from a 401(k) savings plan;
(c) the date monthly pension payments
began or a lump-sum payment was
received; and (d) the amount of the
payments attributable to the railroad
employer’s contributions. The
requirement that railroad employers
furnish pension information to the RRB
is contained in 20 CFR 209.2.
The RRB currently utilizes Forms G–
88p, Employer’s Supplemental Pension
Report, G–88r, Request for Information
About New or Revised Employer
Pension Plan, and G–88r.1, Request for
Additional Information about Employer
Pension Plan in Case of Change of
Employer Status or Termination of
Pension Plan, to obtain the necessary
information from railroad employers.
One response is requested of each
respondent. Completion is mandatory.
Previous Requests for Comments: The
RRB has already published the initial
60-day notice (76 FR 58848 on
September 22, 2011) required by 44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That request elicited
no comments.
Information Collection Request (ICR)
Title: Pension Plan Reports.
OMB Control Number: 3220–0089.
Forms submitted: G–88p, G–88r, and
G–88r.1.
Type of request: Revision of a
currently approved collection of
information.
Affected public: Businesses or other
for-profits.
Abstract: The Railroad Retirement Act
provides for payment of a supplemental
annuity to a qualified railroad
retirement annuitant. The collection
obtains information from the annuitant’s
employer to determine (a) the existence
of railroad employer pension plans and
whether such plans, if they exist,
require a reduction to supplemental
annuities paid to the employer’s former
employees and (b) the amount of
supplemental annuities due railroad
employees.
Changes proposed: The RRB proposes
Forms G–88p and G–88r be revised to
include information related to the
reporting of 401(k) savings plans and to
remove items that are no longer
relevant. Form G–88r.1 will no longer be
utilized.
The burden estimate for the ICR is as
follows:
Annual
responses
Form No.
Time
(minutes)
Burden
(hours)
G–88p ..........................................................................................................................................
G–88r ...........................................................................................................................................
750
10
8
8
100
1
Total ......................................................................................................................................
760
........................
101
Additional Information or Comments:
Copies of the forms and supporting
documents can be obtained from
Charles Mierzwa, the agency clearance
officer at (312) 751–3363 or
Charles.Mierzwa@RRB.GOV.
Comments regarding the information
collection should be addressed to
Charles Mierzwa, Railroad Retirement
Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago,
Illinois, 60611–2092 or
Charles.Mierzwa@RRB.GOV and to the
OMB Desk Officer for the RRB, Fax:
202–395–6974, Email address: OIRA_
Submission@omb.eop.gov.
Charles Mierzwa,
Clearance Officer.
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TRANSPARENCY BOARD
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Privacy Act of 1974; System of
Records
issuing public notice of its intent to
amend a system of records that it
maintains subject to the Privacy Act of
1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended
(Privacy Act or the Act); specifically,
RATB–13, entitled ‘‘Fast Alert System.’’
RATB–13 is being amended to reflect
legislation expanding the purview of the
Board’s responsibilities, see, e.g.,
Consolidated Appropriations Act of
2012, Public Law 112–74, (Dec. 23,
2011); Education Jobs Fund, Public Law
111–226, 124 Stat. 2389, § 101 (2010).
Accordingly, the Board is making
substantive amendments to its system
notice to include: amended categories of
individuals covered by the system,
amended categories of records in the
system, additional authorities for
maintenance of the system, amended
routine uses, and amended record
source categories. In addition, the Board
is renaming the system as RATB–13–
FederalAccountability.gov System. The
amended system of records reads as
follows:
RATB—13
Recovery Accountability and
Transparency Board
ACTION: Notice of amendment to existing
Privacy Act system of records.
The Recovery Accountability
and Transparency Board (Board) is
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The principal location for the system
is the Recovery Accountability and
Transparency Board, located at 1717
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 700,
Washington, DC 20006.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE
SYSTEM:
This system contains records on
individuals acting in a personal capacity
who relate to official Board efforts
undertaken in support of its mission to
coordinate and conduct oversight of
Recovery Act funds to prevent fraud,
waste, and abuse, and to develop and
test technology resources and oversight
mechanisms to detect and remediate
fraud, waste, and abuse in Federal
spending. These individuals include but
are not limited to those that have
applied for, sought, or received Federal
funds. The system also contains records
concerning individuals in their
entrepreneurial capacity, corporations,
and other business entities. These
records are not subject to the Privacy
Act.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
AGENCY:
SUMMARY:
SYSTEM LOCATION:
SYSTEM NAME:
FederalAccountability.gov System.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Controlled Unclassified Information.
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Every possible type of information
that contributes to effective oversight of
fraud, waste, and abuse of Federal
spending may be maintained in this
system of records, including but not
limited to records on Federal funding
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RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review, Request for Comments
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is forwarding
three Information Collection Requests (ICR) to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and
Budget (OMB). Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from
the public. Review and approval by OIRA ensures that we impose
appropriate paperwork burdens.
The RRB invites comments on the proposed collections of information
to determine (1) the practical utility of the collections; (2) the
accuracy of the estimated burden of the collections; (3) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information that is
the subject of collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
collections on respondents, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments to the
RRB or OIRA must contain the OMB control number of the ICR. For proper
consideration of your comments, it is best if the RRB and OIRA receive
them within 30 days of the publication date.
1. Title and Purpose of information collection: Appeal Under the
Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act; OMB 3220-
0007.
Under Section 7(b)(3) of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA), and
Section 5(c) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA) any
person aggrieved by a decision on his or her application for an annuity
or benefit under that Act has the right to appeal to the RRB. This
right is prescribed in 20 CFR 260 and 20 CFR 320. The notification
letter, which is sent at the time of the original action on the
application, informs the applicant of such right. When an applicant
protests a decision, the concerned RRB office reviews the entire file
and any additional evidence submitted and sends the applicant a letter
explaining the basis of the determination. The applicant is then
notified that if he or she wishes to protest further, they can appeal
to the RRB's Bureau of Hearings and Appeals. The appeal process is
prescribed in 20 CFR 260.5 and 260.9 and 20 CFR 320.12 and 320.38.
The form prescribed by the RRB for filing an appeal under the RRA
or RUIA is Form HA-1, Appeal Under the Railroad Retirement Act or
Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. The form asks the applicant to
explain the basis for their request for an appeal and, if necessary, to
describe any additional evidence they wish to submit in support of the
appeal. Completion is voluntary, however, if the information is not
provided the RRB cannot process the appeal.
Previous Requests for Comments: The RRB has already published the
initial 60-day notice (76 FR 63959 on October 14, 2011) required by 44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That request elicited no comments.
Information Collection Request (ICR)
Title: Appeal Under the Railroad Retirement and Railroad
Unemployment Insurance Act.
OMB Control Number: 3220-0007.
Form(s) submitted: HA-1.
Type of request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected public: Individuals or Households.
Abstract: Under Section 7(b)(3) of the Railroad Retirement Act and
Section 5(c) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, a person
aggrieved by a decision on his or her application for an annuity or
other benefit has the right to appeal to the RRB. The collection
provides the means for the appeal action.
Changes proposed: The RRB proposes minor editorial and cosmetic
changes to Form HA-1.
The burden estimate for the ICR is as follows:
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Annual
Form No. responses Time (minutes) Burden (hours)
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HA-1......................................................... 600 20 200
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2. 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 the 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, the RRB needs to determine
if a valid marriage existed between a spouse or widow(er) annuity
applicant and a railroad employee. The RRB utilizes Forms G-124,
Individual Statement of Marital Relationship; G-124a, Certification of
Marriage Information; 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.
Previous Requests for Comments: The RRB has already published the
initial 60-day notice (76 FR 72010 on November 21, 2011) required by 44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That request elicited no comments.
Information Collection Request (ICR)
Title: Evidence of Marital Relationship, Living With Requirements.
OMB Control Number: 3220-0021.
Forms submitted: G-124, G-124a, G-237, G-238, G-238a.
Type of request: Extension without change of a currently approved
collection.
Affected public: Individuals or Households.
Abstract: Under the RRA, to obtain a benefit as a spouse of an
employee annuitant or as the widow(er) of the deceased employee, an
applicant must submit information to be used to determine if the
marriage requirements
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for such benefits have been met. The collection contains information
supporting claimed common-law marriage, termination of previous
marriages, and residency requirements.
Changes proposed: The RRB proposes no changes to the forms in the
collection.
The burden estimate for the ICR is as follows:
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Annual
Form No, responses Time (minutes) Burden (hours)
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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
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Total....................................................... 1,100 .............. 196
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3. 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 which would be
payable if the employee's railroad service had been covered by the
Social Security Act. This is referred to as the Social Security Overall
Minimum Guarantee, which is prescribed in 20 CFR 229. To administer
this provision, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) requires
information about a retired employee's spouse and child(ren) who would
not be eligible for benefits under the RRA but would be eligible for
benefits under the Social Security Act if the employee's railroad
service had been covered by that Act. The RRB obtains the required
information by the use of Forms G-319, Statement Regarding Family and
Earnings for Special Guaranty Computation, and G-320, Student
Questionnaire for Special Guaranty Computation. One response is
required of each respondent. Completion is required to obtain or retain
benefits.
Previous Requests for Comments: The RRB has already published the
initial 60-day notice (76 FR 65219 on October 20, 2011) required by 44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That request elicited no comments.
Information Collection Request (ICR)
Title: Evidence for Application of Overall Minimum.
OMB Control Number: 3220-0083.
Forms submitted: G-319 and G-320.
Type of request: Extension without change of a currently approved
collection.
Affected public: Individuals or Households.
Abstract: Under Section 3(f)(3) of the Railroad Retirement Act, the
total monthly benefits payable to a railroad employee and his/her
family are guaranteed to be no less than the amount which would be
payable if the employee's railroad service had been covered by the
Social Security Act.
Changes proposed: The RRB proposes no changes to the forms in the
collection.
The burden estimate for the ICR is as follows:
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Annual
Form No. responses Time (minutes) Burden (hours)
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G-319 (completed by the employee):
With assistance............................................. 5 26 2
Without assistance.......................................... 330 55 302
G-319 (completed by spouse):
With assistance............................................. 5 30 3
Without assistance.......................................... 15 60 15
G-320:
(Age 18 at Special Guaranty Begin Date or Special Guaranty 150 15 37
Age 18 Attainments)........................................
(Student Monitoring done in Sept, March and at end of school 50 15 12
year)......................................................
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4. Title and Purpose of information collection: Pension Plan
Reports; OMB 3220-0089
Under Section 2(b) of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA), the
Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) pays supplemental annuities to
qualified RRB employee annuitants. A supplemental annuity, which is
computed according to Section 3(e) of the RRA, can be paid at age 60 if
the employee has at least 30 years of creditable railroad service or at
age 65 if the employee has 25-29 years of railroad service. In addition
to 25 years of service, a ``current connection'' with the railroad
industry is required. Eligibility is further limited to employees who
had at least one month of rail service before October 1981 and were
awarded regular annuities after June 1966. Further, if an employee's
65th birthday was prior to September 2, 1981, he or she must not have
worked in rail service after certain closing dates (generally the last
day of the month following the month in which age 65 is attained).
Under Section 2(h)(2) of the RRA, the amount of the supplemental
annuity is reduced if the employee receives monthly pension payments,
or a lump-sum pension payment, including a distribution from a 401(k)
savings plan, from a private pension from a railroad employer, to the
extent the payments are based on contributions from that employer. The
employee's own contribution to their pension account does not cause a
reduction. A private railroad employer pension is defined in 20 CFR
216.40-216.42.
The RRB requires the following information from railroad employers
to
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calculate supplemental annuities: (a) The current status of railroad
employer pension plans and whether such plans cause reductions to the
supplemental annuity; (b) whether the employee receives monthly
payments from a private railroad employer pension, elected to receive a
lump-sum in lieu of month pension payments from such a plan, or
received a lump-sum distribution from a 401(k) savings plan; (c) the
date monthly pension payments began or a lump-sum payment was received;
and (d) the amount of the payments attributable to the railroad
employer's contributions. The requirement that railroad employers
furnish pension information to the RRB is contained in 20 CFR 209.2.
The RRB currently utilizes Forms G-88p, Employer's Supplemental
Pension Report, G-88r, Request for Information About New or Revised
Employer Pension Plan, and G-88r.1, Request for Additional Information
about Employer Pension Plan in Case of Change of Employer Status or
Termination of Pension Plan, to obtain the necessary information from
railroad employers. One response is requested of each respondent.
Completion is mandatory.
Previous Requests for Comments: The RRB has already published the
initial 60-day notice (76 FR 58848 on September 22, 2011) required by
44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That request elicited no comments.
Information Collection Request (ICR)
Title: Pension Plan Reports.
OMB Control Number: 3220-0089.
Forms submitted: G-88p, G-88r, and G-88r.1.
Type of request: Revision of a currently approved collection of
information.
Affected public: Businesses or other for-profits.
Abstract: The Railroad Retirement Act provides for payment of a
supplemental annuity to a qualified railroad retirement annuitant. The
collection obtains information from the annuitant's employer to
determine (a) the existence of railroad employer pension plans and
whether such plans, if they exist, require a reduction to supplemental
annuities paid to the employer's former employees and (b) the amount of
supplemental annuities due railroad employees.
Changes proposed: The RRB proposes Forms G-88p and G-88r be revised
to include information related to the reporting of 401(k) savings plans
and to remove items that are no longer relevant. Form G-88r.1 will no
longer be utilized.
The burden estimate for the ICR is as follows:
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Annual
Form No. responses Time (minutes) Burden (hours)
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G-88p........................................................... 750 8 100
G-88r........................................................... 10 8 1
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Total....................................................... 760 .............. 101
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Additional Information or Comments: Copies of the forms and
supporting documents can be obtained from Charles Mierzwa, the agency
clearance officer at (312) 751-3363 or Charles.Mierzwa@RRB.GOV.
Comments regarding the information collection should be addressed
to Charles Mierzwa, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street,
Chicago, Illinois, 60611-2092 or Charles.Mierzwa@RRB.GOV and to the OMB
Desk Officer for the RRB, Fax: 202-395-6974, Email address: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov.
Charles Mierzwa,
Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-2610 Filed 2-3-12; 8:45 am]
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