ERISA REQUIRES THAT PBGC DETERMINE
CONSISTENCY WITH ERISA OF MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS' ALTERNATIVE
RULES FOR ABATING COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL LIABILITY. PBGC WOULD USE
THIS INFORMATION FROM PLANS THAT ADOPT SUCH RULES TO DETERMINE
STATUTORY CONSISTENCY BY ASSURING PROTECTION OF PLAN PARTICIPANTS'
INTERESTS AND AVOIDING INCREASED PLAN INSOLVENCY RISKS FROM
EXCESSIVE ABATEMENTS.
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.