THIS REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE IS APPROVED FOR USE THROUGH DECEMBER 1985. SINCE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND THE PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION ALSO REQUIRE USE OF THE 5500 SERIES FORMS, AND SINCE THE FORMS HAD BEEN APPROVED FOR USE UNDER A CONTROL NUMBER ASSIGNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, THAT DEPARTMENT, THE PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY MAY, AT THEIR OPTION CONTINUE TO ISSUE THESE FORMS USING THE NUMBER PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (1210-0016). THIS DOL NUMBER MAY BE USED WITH OR WITHOUT THE CONTROL NUMBER ASSIGNED TO THIS ACTION. THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THIS ACTION (DECEMBER 1985) NEED NOT BE PRINTED ON THE FORMS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1985
12/31/1985
625,000
0
0
1,470,000
0
0
0
0
0
FORMS LISTED IN ITEM 12 ARE ANNUAL INFORMATION RETURNS FILED BY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS. THE IRS USES THIS DATA TO DETERMINE IF THE PLA APPEARS TO BE OPERATING PROPERLY AS REQUIRED UNDER THE LAW OR WHETHER THE PLAN SHOULD BE AUDITED.
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.