Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review, Request for Comments
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
The RRB invites comments on the proposed collections of information to determine (1) the practical utility of the collections; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information that is the subject of collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collections on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments to the RRB or OIRA must contain the OMB control number of the ICR. For proper consideration of your comments, it is best if the RRB and OIRA receive them within 30 days of the publication date.
1. Title and purpose of information collection: RUIA Claims Notification and Verification System; OMB 3220-0171.
Section 5(b) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA) (45 U.S.C.355), requires that effective
The purpose of the RUIA Claims Notification and Verification System is to provide two notices, pre-payment Form ID-4K, Prepayment Notice of Employees' Applications and Claims for Benefits Under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, and post-payment Form ID-4E, Notice of RUIA Claim Determination. Prepayment Form ID-4K provides notice to a claimant's base-year employer(s), of each unemployment application and unemployment and sickness claim filed for benefits under the RUIA and provides the employer an opportunity to convey information relevant to the proper adjudication of the claim.
The railroad employer can elect to receive Form ID-4K by one of three options: A computer-generated paper notice, by Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), or online via the RRB's Employer Reporting System (ERS). The railroad employer can respond to the ID-4K notice by telephone, manually by mailing a completed ID-4K back to the RRB, or electronically via EDI or ERS.
Once the RRB determines to pay a claim post-payment Form Letter ID-4E, Notice of RUIA Claim Determination, is used to notify the base-year employer(s). This gives the employer a second opportunity to challenge the claim for benefits.
The ID-4E mainframe-generated paper notice, EDI, and internet versions are transmitted on a daily basis, generally on the same day that the claims are approved for payment. Railroad employers who are mailed Form ID-4E are instructed to write if they want a reconsideration of the RRB's determination to pay. Employers who receive the ID-4E electronically, may file a reconsideration request by completing the ID-4E by either EDI or ERS. Completion is voluntary.
Previous Requests for Comments: The RRB has already published the initial 60-day notice (82 FR 7122 on
Information Collection Request (ICR)
Title: RUIA Claims Notification and Verification System.
OMB Control Number: 3220-0171.
Form(s) submitted: ID-4K, ID-4K (INTERNET), ID-4E, ID-4E (INTERNET).
Type of request: Extension without change of a currently approved collection.
Affected public: Private Sector; Businesses or other for-profits
Abstract: Section 5(b) of the RUIA requires that effective
Changes proposed: The RRB proposes no changes to form ID-4K, ID-4K(internet), ID-4E, and ID-4E (internet).
The burden estimate for the ICR is as follows:
Form number Annual Time Burden responses (minutes) (hours) ID-4K (Manual) 1,250 2 42 ID-4K (FTP) 17,600 (*) 210 ID-4K (Internet) 66,800 2 2,226 ID-4E (Manual) 50 2 2 ID-4E (Internet) 120 2 4 Total 85,820 2,484 * The burden for the 5 participating employers who transmit FTP responses is calculated at 10 minutes each per day, 251 workdays a year or 210 total hours of burden.
2. Title and purpose of information collection: Request for internet Services, OMB 3220-0198.
The RRB uses a Personal Identification Number (PIN)/Password system that allows RRB customers to conduct business with the agency electronically. As part of the system, the RRB collects information needed to establish a unique PIN/Password that allows customer access to RRB internet-based services. The information collected is matched against records of the railroad employee that are maintained by the RRB. If the information is verified, the request is approved and the RRB mails a Password Request Code (PRC) to the requestor. If the information provided cannot be verified, the requestor is advised to contact the nearest field office of the RRB to resolve the discrepancy. Once a PRC is obtained from the RRB, the requestor can apply for a PIN/Password online. Once the PIN/Password has been established, the requestor has access to RRB internet-based services.
Completion is voluntary, however, the RRB will be unable to provide a PRC or allow a requestor to establish a PIN/Password (thereby denying system access), if the requests are not completed.
Previous Requests for Comments: The RRB has already published the initial 60-day notice (82 FR 7123 on
Information Collection Request (ICR)
Title: Request for internet Services.
OMB Control Number: 3220-0198.
Form(s) submitted: N/A.
Type of request: Extension without change of a currently approved collection.
Affected public: Individuals or Households.
Abstract: The Railroad Retirement Board collects information needed to provide customers with the ability to request a Password Request Code and subsequently, to establish an individual PIN/Password, the initial steps in providing the option of conducting transactions with the RRB on a routine basis through the internet.
Changes proposed: The RRB proposes no changes to the PRC screens or the PIN/Password screens.
The burden estimate for the ICR is as follows:
Form number Annual Time Burden responses (minutes) (hours) Request PRC 12,000 5.0 1,000 Establish Pin/Password 16,000 1.5 400 Total 28,000 1,400
Additional Information or Comments: Copies of the forms and supporting documents can be obtained from
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting "Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments" or by using the search function.
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Citation: "86 FR 16649"
Federal Register Page Number: "16649"
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