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The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on their proposed changes to several forms related to the collection of information on annuities for employees, survivors, and individuals with disabilities under the Railroad Retirement Act. These changes include updates to the instructions and questions on the forms, aimed at improving clarity and ensuring the information accurately reflects the applicants' current situations, such as daily activities and work history. The RRB encourages feedback on the practical use of these forms and ways to reduce the paperwork burden on respondents. Comments should be sent to the Board or the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on their proposed data collection methods. They want feedback on whether the data collection is essential, the accuracy of their burden estimates, ways to improve the quality of information, and methods to reduce the burden on respondents using technology. The RRB aims to make changes to specific forms related to benefits and claims but also proposes to keep some forms unchanged. People can send comments or request further information from Brian Foster at the RRB.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on a new Information Collection Request (ICR) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The ICR involves collecting information to determine a child's eligibility for annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act, based on dependency on a railway employee. Changes have been proposed to improve Form G-139, which is used to gather financial details necessary to assess this dependency. Comments can be submitted online or via email to the listed contact, Brian Foster, within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Railroad Retirement Board has announced the members of its Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board. This board is responsible for overseeing the evaluation of performance appraisals for Senior Executive Service members within the organization. The appointed members include Shawna Weekley, Keith Sartain, Mark Blythe, and Ana Kocur as an alternate member. These appointments became effective on the date of the notice's publication.

The Railroad Retirement Board has announced updates to the fines for civil penalties to adjust for inflation, as mandated by a law from 2015. These adjustments are based on a calculation that compares changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) over the past year. For 2021, this resulted in an approximate 1.01% increase in penalties, which means certain fines under acts like the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act and the False Claims Act have increased slightly. These changes take effect from January 11, 2021.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is inviting public comments on proposed data collections in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. These collections involve changes to forms used by railroad employers and applicants for spousal annuities, among others. The changes aim to improve clarity and efficiency in collecting necessary information. Public comments on these proposals can be submitted to Brian Foster at the RRB, and they should be received within 60 days from the notice date.

The Actuarial Advisory Committee, under the Railroad Retirement Board, will hold a virtual public meeting on May 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. central daylight time. The committee will discuss the 2025 Annual Report, as required by the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and the Railroad Retirement Solvency Act of 1983. The report’s draft has been prepared and sent to the committee members for review. Those interested in attending or participating in the meeting should contact Patricia Pruitt at Patricia.Pruitt@rrb.gov for details on joining the virtual meeting.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on their proposed data collection regarding student beneficiary monitoring. This data collection is needed to determine if students aged 18 to 19 are entitled to certain benefits if they are attending school full-time. The RRB uses specific forms to verify school attendance but does not propose any changes to these forms. Comments must be submitted within 60 days of the notice's publication.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking feedback on their Information Collection Request (ICR) related to unemployment benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. The ICR describes how they determine if a claimant is available for work, which affects eligibility for unemployment benefits. The RRB invites public comments on whether their forms and processes are effective and if any improvements can be made. Comments should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication date.

The Actuarial Advisory Committee of the Railroad Retirement Board will hold a virtual public meeting on April 22, 2025. The meeting will discuss the assumptions for the 2025 Annual Report on the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and the Railroad Retirement Solvency Act of 1983. Attendees can join the meeting by contacting Patricia Pruitt via email. Both the report on recommended assumptions and the meeting details will be shared prior to the meeting date.