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29 C.F.R. § 4041.29

Post-distribution certification.
eCFR amendment effective 2017-01-01 · superseded Feb 4, 2020
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(a) Deadline. Within 30 days after the last distribution date for any affected party, the plan administrator must file with the PBGC a post-distribution certification consisting of the PBGC Form 501, completed in accordance with the instructions thereto.
(b) Assessment of penalties. The PBGC will assess a penalty for late filing of a post-distribution certification only to the extent the certification is filed more than 90 days after the distribution deadline (including extensions) under § 4041.28(a).
29 C.F.R. § 4041.29 — Post-distribution certification. · eCFR amendment effective 2017-01-01 · https://pensionresource.website/EAMain?content=EAMain.Law&id=cfr29-4041.29&asof=1998-07-01 · printed Oct 16, 2026
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  • (a) Deadline.
  • (b) Assessment of penalties.
Implements
ERISA § 4041 (29 U.S.C. § 1341) Termination of single-employer plans
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Proposed Rules
  • 91 FR 45739Proposed Jul 21, 2026 — Penalties for Failure To Provide Certain Notices or Other Material Information Comments due Sep 21, 2026
  • 90 FR 6894Proposed Jan 21, 2025 — Miscellaneous Corrections, Clarifications, and Improvements Comments due Mar 24, 2025 (b)
  • 84 FR 30666Proposed Jun 27, 2019 — Miscellaneous Corrections, Clarifications, and Improvements Comments due Aug 26, 2019 (a)
  • 78 FR 44056Proposed Jul 23, 2013 — Premium Rates; Payment of Premiums; Reducing Regulatory Burden Comments due Sep 23, 2013
Final Rules
  • 90 FR 39320 Aug 15, 2025 — Miscellaneous Corrections, Clarifications, and Improvements (b)
  • 79 FR 13547 Mar 11, 2014 — Premium Rates; Payment of Premiums; Reducing Regulatory Burden

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