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The Railroad Retirement Board is holding a public meeting on January 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. People who want to join the meeting need to send a request to the Board's Secretary at least 24 hours before to get dial-in instructions, using the email SecretarytotheBoard@rrb.gov. Topics up for discussion include updates from the Office of Legislative Affairs and the Bureau of Field Service, as well as next steps for a website survey. For more details, individuals can contact Stephanie Hillyard, the Secretary to the Board, at (312) 751-4920.

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 its proposed data collections linked to the administration of Medicare for those in the railroad retirement system. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, which aims to ensure efficient use of information collection. The RRB plans updates to several forms, such as Forms AA-6, AA-7, AA-8, and RL-311-F, making them more comprehensive and user-friendly. Additionally, two new forms, AA-23 and AA-24, have been introduced to better assess eligibility for Medicare enrollments under specific conditions. Written comments must be submitted within 60 days.

The Railroad Retirement Board has announced a public meeting on April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will cover updates on legislation and the budget from the Office of Legislative Affairs. Members of the public who want to attend must request dial-in information by emailing SecretarytotheBoard@rrb.gov at least 24 hours in advance. For more details, interested individuals can contact Stephanie Hillyard, the Secretary to the Board, at (312) 751-4920.

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 (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 feedback on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. This request involves collecting data to determine if railroad employees qualify for sickness benefits when they're unable to work due to illness, injury, or pregnancy. The forms required for this process include several specific documents like the Application for Sickness Benefits, and there's no proposed change to them. The RRB is inviting comments to ensure the process is efficient and not burdensome, and comments should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

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.

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.