81 FR 12755 - Submission for Review: Combined Federal Campaign Charity Applications, OPM Forms 1647-A, -B, and -E, 3206-0131

OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 47 (March 10, 2016)

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a revision to an existing information collection request, Combined Federal Campaign Applications OMB Control No. 3206-0131, which includes OPM Forms 1647-A, -B, and -E. New CFC rules published April 17, 2014 (76 FR 21581) authorize a means of electronic collection of CFC charity application information at 5 CFR 950.106(a). Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(a)(5), it has been determined that the burden on respondents will be significantly reduced by use of this online application system. Moreover, OPM will discontinue use of OPM Forms 1647-C and -D as use of this online application system will render these forms unnecessary. 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 Personnel Management 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.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.

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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT


Submission for Review: Combined Federal Campaign Charity 
Applications, OPM Forms 1647-A, -B, and -E, 3206-0131

AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), Office of Personnel 
Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies 
the opportunity to comment on a revision to an existing information 
collection request, Combined Federal Campaign Applications OMB Control 
No. 3206-0131, which includes OPM Forms 1647-A, -B, and -E. New CFC 
rules published April 17, 2014 (76 FR 21581) authorize a means of 
electronic collection of CFC charity application information at 5 CFR 
950.106(a). Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(a)(5), it has been determined that 
the burden on respondents will be significantly reduced by use of this 
online application system. Moreover, OPM will discontinue use of OPM 
Forms 1647-C and -D as use of this online application system will 
render these forms unnecessary. 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 Personnel Management 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.g., permitting electronic 
submissions of responses.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until May 9, 2016. 
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, Combined Federal Campaign, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415, Attention: Marcus Glasgow or sent via electronic mail to 
[email protected].

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, Combined Federal Campaign, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415, Attention: Marcus Glasgow or sent via electronic 
mail to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the 
world's largest and most successful annual workplace philanthropic 
giving campaign, with 135 CFC campaigns throughout the country and 
overseas raising millions of dollars each year. The mission of the CFC 
is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is 
employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all 
federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for 
all.
    The Combined Federal Campaign eligibility applications are used to 
review the eligibility of national, international, and local charitable 
organizations that wish to participate in the Combined Federal 
Campaign. The proposed revisions reflect changes in federal regulations 
at 5 CFR 950 from the Office of Personnel Management published in the 
Federal Register on Thursday, April 17, 2014 (76 FR 21581). The forms 
in this information collection and their proposed statuses are as 
follows:
    [ssquf] OPM Form 1647-A (CFC National/International Independent 
Organization and Federation Member Application)--Change to online form: 
OPM Form

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1647-A CFC Independent Organization and Federation Member Application
    [ssquf] OPM Form 1647-B (CFC National/International Federation 
Application)--Change to online form: OPM Form 1647-B CFC Federation 
Application
    [ssquf] OPM Form 1647-C (CFC Local Independent Organization and 
Federation Member Application)--Discontinue use
    [ssquf] OPM Form 1647-D (CFC Local Federation Application)--
Discontinue use
    [ssquf] OPM Form 1647-E (CFC Family Support and Youth Activities 
Application)--Change to online form: OPM Form 1647-E CFC Family Support 
and Youth Activities Application

Analysis

    Agency: Combined Federal Campaign, Office of Personnel Management.
    Title: OPM Forms 1647-A, -B, and -E.
    OMB Number: OMB Control No. 3206-0131.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Number of Respondents: 1647-A and -B: 20,000 (combined); OPM Form 
1647-E: 500.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 1647-A and -B: 2 hours; OPM Form 
1647-E: 1 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 40,500 hours.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Beth F. Cobert,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 2016-05456 Filed 3-9-16; 8:45 am]
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