Proposed Information Collection; Request for Comments on an Existing Information Collection, 54642 [E8-22111]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 54642 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 184 / Monday, September 22, 2008 / Notices same file as the submission itself, and not as separate files. Comments must be in English. A person requesting that information contained in a comment submitted by that person be treated as confidential business information must certify that such information is business confidential and would not customarily be released to the public by the commenter. Confidential business information must be clearly designated as such and ‘‘BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL’’ must be marked at the top and bottom of the cover page and each succeeding page. Persons who submit confidential business information are encouraged also to provide a non-confidential summary of the information. 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The public file will include nonconfidential comments received by USTR from the public with respect to the dispute; if a dispute settlement panel is convened or in the event of an appeal from such a panel, the U.S. submissions, any non-confidential submissions, or non-confidential summaries of submissions, received from other participants in the dispute; the report of the panel; and, if applicable, the report of the Appellate Body. The USTR Reading Room is open to the public, by appointment only, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. An appointment to review the public file (Docket WTO/DS–375, EC Information Technology Products Dispute) may be VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:11 Sep 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 Proposed Information Collection; Request for Comments on an Existing Information Collection Comments on this proposal should be received within 60 calendar days of the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to— Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415–3500. For Information Regarding Administrative Coordination— Contact: Cyrus S. Benson, Team Leader, Publications Team, RIS Support Services/Support Group, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 4H28, Washington, DC 20415, (202) 606–0623. Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Notice. U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Howard Weizmann, Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E8–22111 Filed 9–19–08; 8:45 am] made by calling the USTR Reading Room at (202) 395–6186. Daniel Brinza, Assistant United States Trade Representative for Monitoring and Enforcement. [FR Doc. E8–22101 Filed 9–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3190–W8–P OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT [OMB Control No. 3206–0017; Form RI 78– 11] AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of an existing information collection. This information collection, ‘‘Medicare Part B Certification’’ (OMB Control No. 3206–0017; Form RI 78–11), collects information from annuitants, their spouses, and survivor annuitants to determine their eligibility under the Retired Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for a Government contribution toward the cost of Part B of Medicare. Comments are particularly invited on whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the Office of Personnel Management, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Approximately 100 RI 78–11 forms are completed annually. Each form requires approximately 10 minutes to complete. The annual estimated burden is 17 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Margaret A. Miller by telephone at (202) 606–2699, by FAX (202) 418–3251, or by e-mail to Margaret.Miller@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your request. 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Comments are particularly invited on whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the Office of Personnel Management, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond through the E:\FR\FM\22SEN1.SGM 22SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 184 (Monday, September 22, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 54642]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-22111]


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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

[OMB Control No. 3206-0017; Form RI 78-11]


Proposed Information Collection; Request for Comments on an 
Existing Information Collection

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. 
L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of 
Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of an existing 
information collection. This information collection, ``Medicare Part B 
Certification'' (OMB Control No. 3206-0017; Form RI 78-11), collects 
information from annuitants, their spouses, and survivor annuitants to 
determine their eligibility under the Retired Federal Employees Health 
Benefits Program for a Government contribution toward the cost of Part 
B of Medicare.
    Comments are particularly invited on whether this collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the 
Office of Personnel Management, and whether it will have practical 
utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection 
of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and 
methodology; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use 
of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    Approximately 100 RI 78-11 forms are completed annually. Each form 
requires approximately 10 minutes to complete. The annual estimated 
burden is 17 hours.
    For copies of this proposal, contact Margaret A. Miller by 
telephone at (202) 606-2699, by FAX (202) 418-3251, or by e-mail to 
Margaret.Miller@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your 
request.

DATES: Comments on this proposal should be received within 60 calendar 
days of the date of this publication.

ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--
    Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services 
Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 
20415-3500.
    For Information Regarding Administrative Coordination--
    Contact: Cyrus S. Benson, Team Leader, Publications Team, RIS 
Support Services/Support Group, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 
1900 E Street, NW., Room 4H28, Washington, DC 20415, (202) 606-0623.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Howard Weizmann,
Deputy Director.
[FR Doc. E8-22111 Filed 9-19-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6325-38-P
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