Proposed Information Collection; Request for Comments on an Existing Information Collection, 14171-14172 [E9-6928]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 59 / Monday, March 30, 2009 / Notices information collection. This information collection, ‘‘Life Insurance Election’’ (OMB Control No. 3206–0230; SF 2817), is used by Federal employees and assignees (those who have acquired control of an employee/annuitant’s coverage through an assignment or ‘‘transfer’’ of the ownership of the life insurance). Clearance of this form for use by active Federal employees is not required according to the Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 98–615). The Public Burden Statement meets the requirements of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3). Therefore, only the use of this form by assignees, i.e. members of the public, is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act. Approximately 150 SF 2817 forms are completed annually by assignees. The form takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. The annual estimated burden is 37.5 hours For copies of this proposal, contact Cyrus S. Benson on (202) 606–4808, FAX (202) 606–0910 or via e-mail to Cyrus.Benson@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your request. DATES: Comments on this proposal should be received within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to— Christopher N. Meuchner, Life Insurance & Long Term Care Group, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 2H22, Washington, DC 20415– 3661; and Alexander Hunt, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. 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. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Kathie Ann Whipple, Acting Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management. [FR Doc. E9–6925 Filed 3–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–38–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:33 Mar 27, 2009 Jkt 217001 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT [OMB Control No. 3206–0156 (STANDARD FORMS 2800 AND 2800A)] Submission for OMB Review; Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Notice. 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) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection. This information collection, ‘‘Application for Death Benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)’’ (OMB Control No. 3206–0156; form SF 2800), is needed to collect information so that OPM can pay death benefits to the survivors of Federal employees and annuitants. ‘‘Documentation and Elections in Support of Application for Death Benefits When Deceased Was an Employee at the Time of Death’’ (OMB Control No. 3206–0156; form SF 2800A), is needed for deaths in service so that survivors can make the needed elections regarding military service. Every applicant who uses SF 2800 should read SF 2800–1, Applying for Death Benefits under CSRS. This brief booklet provides the general information applicants need to understand what they are applying for. Approximately 68,000 SF 2800’s are processed annually. The completion time for this form is approximately 45 minutes. An annual burden of 51,000 hours is estimated. Approximately 6,800 applicants will use SF 2800A annually. Each form takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. An annual estimated burden of 5,100 hours is estimated. The total annual burden for this information collection is 56,100 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Cyrus S. Benson by telephone (202) 606–4808, FAX (202) 606–0910 or by email to Cyrus.Benson@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your request. DATES: Comments on this proposal should be received within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to: James K. Freiert, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14171 Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415–3500; and Alexander Hunt, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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. Kathie Ann Whipple, Acting Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management. [FR Doc. E9–6927 Filed 3–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–38–P OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT [OMB Control No. 3206–0245; RI 20–120] Proposed Information Collection; Request for Comments on an Existing Information Collection AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Notice. 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, ‘‘Request for Change to Unreduced Annuity’’ (OMB Control No. 3206–0245; Form RI 20– 120), is designed to collect required information so that OPM may comply with the wishes of the retired Federal employee whose marriage has ended. This form will provide an organized way for the retiree to give us everything at one time. Comments are particularly invited on: Whether this 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 E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 14172 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 59 / Monday, March 30, 2009 / Notices the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. There are approximately 5,000 requests annually. This form takes an average of 30 minutes per response to complete. The annual burden is estimated to be 2,500 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Cyrus S. Benson on (202) 606–4808, FAX (202) 606–0910 or via e-mail to Cyrus.Benson@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your request. DATES: Comments on this proposal should be received within 60 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to: James K. Freiert, 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cyrus S. Benson, Team Leader, Publications Team, RIS Support Services/Support Group, (202) 606– 0623. Kathie Ann Whipple, Acting Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management. [FR Doc. E9–6928 Filed 3–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–38–P OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Submission for OMB Review; Request for Comments on an Existing Information Collection [OMB Control No. 3206–0141; OPM Form 2809] U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Kathie Ann Whipple, Acting Director. [FR Doc. E9–7047 Filed 3–27–09; 8:45 am] sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Notice. BILLING CODE 6325–38–P 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) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of an existing information collection. This information collection, ‘‘Health Benefits Election Form’’ (OMB Control No. 3206–0141; OPM Form 2809), is used by annuitants and former spouses to elect, cancel, suspend, or change health benefits enrollment during periods other than open season. There are approximately 30,000 changes to health benefits coverage per year. Of these, 20,000 are submitted on OPM Form 2809 and 10,000 verbally or in written correspondence. Each form VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:33 Mar 27, 2009 takes approximately 45 minutes to complete; data collection by telephone or mail takes approximately 10 minutes. The annual burden for the form is 15,000 hours; the burden not using the form is 1,667 hours. The total burden is 16,667 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Cyrus S. Benson on (202) 606–4808, FAX (202) 606–0910 or by E-mail to Cyrus.Benson@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your request. DATES: Comments on this proposal should be received within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to— James K. Freiert, 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; and Alexander Hunt, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. 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. Jkt 217001 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Excepted Service AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B, and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Glenda Haendschke, Acting Group Manager, Executive Resources Services Group, Center for Human Resources, Division for Human Capital Leadership PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and Merit System Accountability, 202– 606–2246. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Appearing in the listing below are the individual authorities established under Schedules A, B, and C between February 1, 2009, and February 28, 2009. Future notices will be published on the fourth Tuesday of each month, or as soon as possible thereafter. A consolidated listing of all authorities as of September 30 is published each year. The following Schedules are not codified in the Code of Federal Regulations. These are agency specific exceptions. Schedule A Schedule A appointments in the month of February 2009. Section 213.3106(1) Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (1) Positions needed to establish the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. These positions provide for the independent and objective conduct and supervision of audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations funded with amounts appropriated and otherwise made available for the reconstruction of Afghanistan. These positions are established at the General Schedule (GS) grade levels 12–15, for initial employment not to exceed 3 years and may, with prior approval of OPM, be extended for an additional period of 2 years. No new appointments may be made under this authority after January 31, 2011. Schedule B No Schedule B appointments were approved for February 2009. Schedule C The following Schedule C appointments were approved during February 2009. Section 213.3305 Department of the Treasury DYGS00377 Special Assistant to the Special Assistant to the Secretary. Effective February 17, 2009. DYGS00413 White House Liaison to the Chief of Staff. Effective February 17, 2009. DYGS00423 Special Assistant to the Secretary. Effective February 17, 2009. DYGS00440 Public Affairs Specialist to the Director, Public Affairs. Effective February 17, 2009. DYGS00468 Public Affairs Specialist to the Director, Public Affairs. Effective February 17, 2009. DYGS00482 Deputy Executive Secretary to the Executive Secretary. Effective February 17, 2009. E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 59 (Monday, March 30, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14171-14172]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-6928]


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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

[OMB Control No. 3206-0245; RI 20-120]


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, ``Request for 
Change to Unreduced Annuity'' (OMB Control No. 3206-0245; Form RI 20-
120), is designed to collect required information so that OPM may 
comply with the wishes of the retired Federal employee whose marriage 
has ended. This form will provide an organized way for the retiree to 
give us everything at one time.
    Comments are particularly invited on: Whether this 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

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the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology.
    There are approximately 5,000 requests annually. This form takes an 
average of 30 minutes per response to complete. The annual burden is 
estimated to be 2,500 hours.
    For copies of this proposal, contact Cyrus S. Benson on (202) 606-
4808, FAX (202) 606-0910 or via e-mail to Cyrus.Benson@opm.gov. Please 
include a mailing address with your request.

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

ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to: James K. Freiert, 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Cyrus S. Benson, Team Leader, 
Publications Team, RIS Support Services/Support Group, (202) 606-0623.

Kathie Ann Whipple,
Acting Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
 [FR Doc. E9-6928 Filed 3-27-09; 8:45 am]
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