Submission for Review: OPM Form 1203-FX, Occupational Questionnaire, 3206-0040, 47981-47982 [E9-22566]

Download as PDF 47981 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 180 / Friday, September 18, 2009 / Notices SUMMARY OF ACTUARIAL VALUATION RESULTS, 2003–2006—Continued Valuation date (July 1) Item 2006 Unfunded liability, vested benefits * ($000) ..................................................................... Valuation interest rate (%) ............................................................................................... 2005 20,114 7.5 20,968 7.5 2004 28,598 7.5 2003 27,694 7.5 * Using market value of assets. Decision on the Proposed Amendment The statute and the implementing regulation state that PBGC must make two factual determinations before it approves a request for an amendment that adopts a special withdrawal liability rule. ERISA § 4203(f); 29 CFR § 4203.5(a). First, on the basis of a showing by the plan, PBGC must determine that the amendment will apply to an industry that has characteristics that would make use of the special rules appropriate. Second, PBGC must determine that the plan amendment will not pose a significant risk to the insurance system. PBGC’s discussion on each of those issues follows. After review of the record submitted by the Local 1 Plan, and having received no public comments, PBGC has entered the following determinations. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 1. What Is the Nature of the Industry? In determining whether an industry has the characteristics that would make an amendment to special rules appropriate, an important line of inquiry is the extent to which the Local 1 Plan’s contribution base resembles that found in the construction industry. This threshold question requires consideration of the effect of employer withdrawals on the Local 1 Plan’s contribution base. As the Local 1 Plan has asserted, covered work must be performed at a residential building located in Chicago. The work is local in nature and generally continues to be covered by the Local 1 Plan regardless of the employer retained to do those services. An employer ceases to have an obligation to contribute when it loses a cleaning or security contract because the building owner outsources the work or retains a different service provider, or when the employer closes its business due to bankruptcy, retirement, or business relocation. Over the past 10 years, cessation of contributions by any individual employer has not had an adverse impact on the Local 1 Plan’s contribution base. Most of the employers that have ceased to contribute have been replaced by another employer who begins VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:10 Sep 17, 2009 Jkt 217001 contributions for the same employees at the same location for the same work. 2. What Is the Exposure and Risk of Loss to PBGC and Participants? Exposure. The bargaining parties had maintained the same benefit accrual rate for several years. The benefit liabilities have grown by 11 percent from 2002 to 2006. However, over the same time period, contributions nearly tripled and assets grew by 28 percent. Thus, the parties have worked to preserve an adequate cushion against market downturns. Risk of loss. The record shows that the Local 1 Plan presents a low risk of loss to PBGC insurance funds. The Local 1 Plan’s active participant population has been stable, hovering around 4,000 actives for several years. Additionally, the Local 1 Plan and the covered industry have unique characteristics that suggest that the Local 1 Plan’s contribution base is likely to remain stable. Contributions to the Local 1 Plan are made with respect to Chicago residential buildings. This contribution base is secure and the departure of one employer from the Local 1 Plan is not likely to have an adverse effect on the contribution base so long as the number of buildings covered does not decline. Conclusion Based on the Plan’s submissions and the representations and statements made in connection with the request for approval, PBGC has determined that the plan amendment adopting the special withdrawal liability rules (1) will apply only to an industry that has characteristics that would make the use of special withdrawal liability rules appropriate, and (2) will not pose a significant risk to the insurance system. Therefore, PBGC hereby grants the Local 1 Plan’s request for approval of a plan amendment modifying special withdrawal liability rules, as set forth herein. Should the Local 1 Plan wish to amend these rules at any time, PBGC approval of the amendment will be required. PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued at Washington, DC, on this 11th day of September 2009. Vincent K. Snowbarger, Acting Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. [FR Doc. E9–22537 Filed 9–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7708–01–P OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Submission for Review: OPM Form 1203–FX, Occupational Questionnaire, 3206–0040 AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: 60-day Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Automated Systems Management Group, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on an existing information collection request (ICR) 3206–0040, Occupational Questionnaire, OPM Form 1203–FX. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the ClingerCohen Act (Pub. L. 104–106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, E:\FR\FM\18SEN1.SGM 18SEN1 47982 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 180 / Friday, September 18, 2009 / Notices e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until November 17, 2009. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on this ICR to the Automated Systems Management Group, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20415, Attention: Denise Valentine-Tyson or sent via electronic mail to Denise.ValentineTyson@opm.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Automated Systems Management Group, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Denise Valentine-Tyson or sent via electronic mail to Denise.ValentineTyson@opm.gov. The Occupational Questionnaire is an optical scan form designed to collect applicant information and qualifications in a format suitable for automated processing and to create applicant records for an automated examining system. The 1203 series was commonly referred to as the ‘‘Qualifications and Availability Form C.’’ OPM has re-titled the series as ‘‘Occupational Questionnaire’’ to fit a more generic need. OPM uses this form to carry out its responsibility for open competitive examining for admission to the competitive service in accordance with section 3304, of title 5, United States Code. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #11878 and #11879] Michigan Disaster #MI–00018 AGENCY: Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SUMMARY: This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Michigan dated 09/11/ 2009. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 08/08/2009 through 08/10/2009. Effective Date: 09/11/2009. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/10/2009. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/11/2010. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the Administrator’s disaster declaration, applications for disaster loans may be filed at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Counties: Lapeer Contiguous Counties: Michigan: Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Saint Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola The Interest Rates are: DEPARTMENT OF STATE erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Analysis Percent Agency: Automated Systems Management Group, Office of Personnel Management. Title: Occupational Questionnaire, OPM Form 1203–FX. OMB Number: 3260–0040. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 3,484,764. Estimated Time per Respondent: 45 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 2,613,573. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $468,280. Office of Personnel Management. John Berry, Director. [FR Doc. E9–22566 Filed 9–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–38–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:10 Sep 17, 2009 Jkt 217001 Dated: September 11, 2009. Karen G. Mills, Administrator. [FR Doc. E9–22542 Filed 9–17–09; 8:45 am] Homeowners With Credit Available Elsewhere ......................... Homeowners Without Credit Available Elsewhere .................. Businesses With Credit Available Elsewhere ................................. Businesses & Small Agricultural Cooperatives Without Credit Available Elsewhere .................. Other (Including Non-Profit Organizations) With Credit Available Elsewhere ................................. Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations Without Credit Available Elsewhere ......................... 5.500 2.750 6.000 4.000 4.500 4.000 The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 11878 6 and for economic injury is 11879 0. The State which received an EIDL Declaration # is Michigan. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Public Notice 6765] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–0174, Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member, OMB Control Number 1405–XXXX ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Department of State Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member. • OMB Control Number: 1405–XXXX. • Type of Request: New Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Overseas Employment (HR/OE). • Form Number: DS–0174. • Respondents: Candidates seeking employment, including family members of Foreign Service, Civil Service, and uniformed service members officially assigned to the Mission and under Chief of Mission authority. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 40,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 40,000. • Average Hours per Response: 1 hour. • Total Estimated Burden: 40,000. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation To Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit. DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from September 18, 2009. ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following methods: • E-mail: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State. E:\FR\FM\18SEN1.SGM 18SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 180 (Friday, September 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47981-47982]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-22566]


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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT


Submission for Review: OPM Form 1203-FX, Occupational 
Questionnaire, 3206-0040

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: 60-day Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Automated Systems Management Group, Office of Personnel 
Management (OPM) offers the general public and other federal agencies 
the opportunity to comment on an existing information collection 
request (ICR) 3206-0040, Occupational Questionnaire, OPM Form 1203-FX. 
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 
U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger-Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104-
106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. The Office of 
Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology,

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e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until November 17, 
2009. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
this ICR to the Automated Systems Management Group, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20415, Attention: Denise 
Valentine-Tyson or sent via electronic mail to Denise.Valentine-Tyson@opm.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this ICR, with applicable 
supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Automated 
Systems Management Group, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Denise Valentine-Tyson or 
sent via electronic mail to Denise.Valentine-Tyson@opm.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Occupational Questionnaire is an optical 
scan form designed to collect applicant information and qualifications 
in a format suitable for automated processing and to create applicant 
records for an automated examining system. The 1203 series was commonly 
referred to as the ``Qualifications and Availability Form C.'' OPM has 
re-titled the series as ``Occupational Questionnaire'' to fit a more 
generic need. OPM uses this form to carry out its responsibility for 
open competitive examining for admission to the competitive service in 
accordance with section 3304, of title 5, United States Code.

Analysis

    Agency: Automated Systems Management Group, Office of Personnel 
Management.
    Title: Occupational Questionnaire, OPM Form 1203-FX.
    OMB Number: 3260-0040.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 3,484,764.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 45 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,613,573.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $468,280.

    Office of Personnel Management.
John Berry,
Director.
[FR Doc. E9-22566 Filed 9-17-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6325-38-P

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