In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is not approved at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide to OMB a summary of all comments received on the proposed information collection and identify any changes made in response to these comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2017
21
0
21
5
0
5
1,342
0
1,342
29 USC Sec. 1411 and 29 CFR part 4231 prescribe requirements for multiemployer pension plan mergers and transfers, including notification of PBGC by plan sponsors; sponsors may request PBGC determinations that the requirements were met. Sponsors may also request facilitation of a merger, including with financial assistance. PBGC uses information submitted to determine whether the requirements were met and whether to facilitate a merger.
The increase in burden is attributable to a statutory change necessitating additional reporting requirements and to upward re-estimation of the cost of contractor services.
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.
Sptg stmt 4231 0022 2016 ppsd.d1.pdf
Mergers and Transfer Between Multiemployer Plans (29 CFR Part 4231)