[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2002] [Pages 506-509] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611-2092 Phone, 312-751-4776. Fax, 312-751-7154. Internet, www.rrb.gov. Chair Cherryl T. Thomas Labor Member V.M. Speakman, Jr. Management Member Jerome F. Kever Inspector General Martin J. Dickman General Counsel and Senior Executive Officer Steven A. Bartholow Director, Legislative Affairs Margaret A. Stanley Director, Hearings and Appeals Thomas W. Sadler Secretary to the Board Beatrice E. Ezerski Chief Actuary Frank J. Buzzi Chief Information Officer Kenneth J. Zoll Chief Financial Officer Kenneth P. Boehne Director, Fiscal Operations Peter A. Larson Director, Programs Bobby V. Ferguson Director, Assessment and Training Catherine A. Leyser Director, Field Service Martha M. Barringer Director, Operations Robert J. Duda Director, Policy and Systems Ronald Russo Director, Resource Management Center Cecilia A. Freeman Director, Administration Dorothy A. Isherwood Director of Equal Opportunity Candace M. Gabriel Director, Human Resources Keith B. Earley [[Page 507]] Director, Public Affairs William G. Poulos Director, Supply and Service Henry M. Valiulis [For the Railroad Retirement Board statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 20, Part 200] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Railroad Retirement Board administers comprehensive retirement- survivorand unemployment-sicknessbenefitprograms for the Nation's railroad workers and their families. The Railroad Retirement Board was originally established by the Railroad Retirement Act of 1934, as amended (45 U.S.C. 201-228z-1). The Board derives statutory authority from the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231-231u) and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 351-369). It administers these acts and participates in the administration of the Social Security Act and the Health Insurance for the Aged Act insofar as they affect railroad retirement beneficiaries. The Board is composed of three members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate--one upon recommendations of representatives of employees; one upon recommendations of carriers; and one, the Chair, as a public member. Activities The Railroad Retirement Act provides for the payment of annuities to individuals who have completed at least 10 years of creditable railroad service, or 5 years if performed after 1995, and have ceased compensated service upon their attainment of specified ages, or at any age if permanently disabled for all employment. In some circumstances occupational disability annuities or supplemental annuities are provided for career employees. A spouse's annuity is provided, under certain conditions, for the wife or husband of an employee annuitant. Divorced spouses may also qualify. Survivor annuities are awarded to the qualified spouses, children, and parents of deceased career employees, and various lump-sum benefits are also available under certain conditions. Benefits based upon qualifying railroad earnings in a preceding one- year period are provided under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to individuals who are unemployed in a benefit year, but who are ready and willing to work, and to individuals who are unable to work because of sickness or injury. The Board maintains, through its field offices, a placement service for unemployed railroad personnel. Sources of Information Benefit Inquiries The Board maintains direct contact with railroad employees and railroad retirement beneficiaries through its field offices located across the country. Field personnel explain benefit rights and responsibilities on an individual basis, assist employees applying for benefits, and answer questions related to the benefit programs. To locate the nearest field office, individuals should check with their rail employer, local union official, local post office, or one of the regional offices listed below. Information may also be obtained by calling the Board's help line at 800-808-0772, or from the Board's Web site at www.rrb.gov. Most offices are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Board also relies on railroad labor groups and employers for assistance in keeping railroad personnel informed about its benefit programs. Regional Offices--Railroad Retirement Board ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City Address Director Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atlanta, GA..................... Rm. 1703, 401 W. Peachtree Patricia Lawson................... 404-331-2691 St., 30308-3519. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 508]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] T189864.087 [[Page 509]] Regional Offices--Railroad Retirement Board ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City Address Director Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Denver, CO...................... Suite 3300, 1999 Broadway, Louis E. Austin................... 303-844-0800 80202-5737. Philadelphia, PA................ Suite 304, 900 Market St., Richard D. Baird.................. 215-597-2647 19107-4228. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Electronic Access Railroad Retirement Board information is available electronically through the Internet, at www.rrb.gov. Employment Inquiries and applications for employment should be directed to the Bureau of Human Resources, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611-2092. Phone, 312-751-4580. Fax, 312-751- 7164. Congressional and Legislative Assistance Congressional offices making inquiries regarding constituents' claims should contact the Office of Public Affairs, Congressional Inquiry Section. Phone, 312-751-4974. Fax, 312-751-7154. For information regarding legislative matters, contact the Office of Legislative Affairs, Suite 500, 1310 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20005-3004. Phone, 202-272-7742. Fax, 202-272-7728. E-mail, ola@rrb.gov. Publications General information pamphlets on benefit programs may be obtained from the Board's field offices or Chicago headquarters. Requests for annual reports or statistical data should be directed to the Office of Public Affairs at the Chicago headquarters. Phone, 312- 751-4776. Fax, 312-751-7154. E-mail, opa@rrb.gov. Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) The Board provides TDD services. Phone, 312-751-4701 for beneficiary inquiries or 312-751-4334 for equal opportunity inquiries. For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611-2092. Phone, 312-751-4776. E-mail, opa@rrb.gov. Internet, www.rrb.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------------