The information specified on this form, which is required by law under Section 7(b)(6) of the Railroad Retirement Act and Section 209.12 of the Code of Federal Regulations, will be used by the Railroad Retirement Board to mail Form BA-6, Certificate of Service Months and Compensation, to the employees of your company. The information is authorized for collection under OMB control number 3220-0005. This report is due by April 1st each year. Failure to report or the making of a false or fraudulent report can result in criminal prosecution or civil penalties, or both.