In mass withdrawals, ERISA Sec. 4219(c)(1)(D) requires multiemployer plan sponsors to redetermine withdrawal liability and fully allocate unfunded vested benefits. In substantial withdrawals, Sec. 4209(c) requires collection of de minimis amounts. This regulation explains how to redetermine and allocate liabilities and requires notices to PBGC of mass or substantial withdrawals and of the required determinations.
The cost burden has increased from $9,096 to $27,288 and the hour burden has increased from 4 to 12 hours due to an increase in the number of mass and substantial withdrawals per year from 1 each to 3 each per year.
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.