Under 29 USC sections 1383(f) and 1388(e)(3), this regulation allows multiemployer pension plans to adopt special withdrawal rules with PBGC approval and prescribes information PBGC needs to determine whether special rules meet statutory requirements. Plan sponsors submit the information and PBGC uses it in deciding whether the requirements are met.
The hour burden increased from 1 hour to 2 hours and the cost burden increased from $1,317 to $5,000 due to a change in methodology for estimating the cost and hour burden.
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.