Submission for Review: OPM Form 1203-FX, Occupational Questionnaire, 37245 [2013-14771]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 119 / Thursday, June 20, 2013 / Notices TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES of OPM, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of OPM’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.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 19, 2013. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Retirement Services, Union Square 370, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415–3500, Attention: Alberta Butler or sent via electronic mail to Alberta.Butler@opm.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Retirement Services Publications Team, 1900 E Street NW., Room 4445, Washington, DC 20415, Attention: Cyrus S. Benson, or sent via electronic mail to Cyrus.Benson@opm.gov or faxed to (202) 606–0910. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: RI 98–7 is used by OPM to verify receipt of Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits, to lessen or avoid overpayment to Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) disability retirees. It notifies the annuitant of the responsibility to notify OPM if SSA benefits begin and the overpayment that will occur with the receipt of both benefits. Analysis Agency: Retirement Operations, Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management. Title: We Need Important Information About Your Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits. OMB Number: 3206–0216. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Number of Respondents: 4,300. Estimated Time per Respondent: 5 minutes. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:01 Jun 19, 2013 Jkt 229001 Total Burden Hours: 358. U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Elaine Kaplan, Acting Director. [FR Doc. 2013–14772 Filed 6–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–38–P OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Submission for Review: OPM Form 1203–FX, Occupational Questionnaire U.S. Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Automated Systems Management Branch, 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 OPM, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of OPM’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.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 19, 2013. 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 Branch, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415, Attention: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 37245 Rachel Cooper or sent via electronic mail to rachel.cooper@opm.gov. A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Automated Systems Management Branch, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Rachel Cooper or sent via electronic mail to rachel.cooper@opm.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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. One change has been made to the form under Section 14, Veterans’ Preference. The addition of Sole Survivorship Preference was added to reflect the amended eligibility categories for veterans’ preference per Public Law 110–317, the Hubbard Act. Subparagraph (H) established the new category for veterans released or discharged from a period of active duty from the armed forces, after August 28, 2008, by reason of a ‘‘sole survivorship discharge.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Analysis Agency: Automated Systems Management Branch, 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: 10,286,701. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 45 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 7,715,026. U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Elaine Kaplan, Acting Director. [FR Doc. 2013–14771 Filed 6–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–43–P E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1

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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT


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

AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Automated Systems Management Branch, 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 OPM, including 
whether the information will have practical utility;
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of OPM'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.g., permitting electronic 
submissions of responses.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 19, 
2013. 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 Branch, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415, 
Attention: Rachel Cooper or sent via electronic mail to 
rachel.cooper@opm.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this ICR, with applicable 
supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Automated 
Systems Management Branch, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Rachel Cooper or sent via 
electronic mail to rachel.cooper@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. One 
change has been made to the form under Section 14, Veterans' 
Preference. The addition of Sole Survivorship Preference was added to 
reflect the amended eligibility categories for veterans' preference per 
Public Law 110-317, the Hubbard Act. Subparagraph (H) established the 
new category for veterans released or discharged from a period of 
active duty from the armed forces, after August 28, 2008, by reason of 
a ``sole survivorship discharge.''

Analysis

    Agency: Automated Systems Management Branch, 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: 10,286,701.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 45 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 7,715,026.

    U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Elaine Kaplan,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 2013-14771 Filed 6-19-13; 8:45 am]
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