THE RAILROAD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
ACT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO QUALIFIED
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES AND FOR PLACEMENT OF THE EMPLOYEES IN SUITABLE
JOBS. THE APPLICATION FOR SUCH BENEFITS, WHICH IS PRESCRIBED IN 20
CFR 325.13, WILL OBTAIN INFORMATION ON THE APPLICANT'S LAST
EMPLOYMENT AND PAY RATE. IT WILL BE USED FOR DETERMINING
ELIGIBILITY FOR AND DAILY RATE OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
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.