81 FR 33709 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection

MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 103 (May 27, 2016)

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or the Board), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on an extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the Board's Appeal Form (MSPB Form 185) and corresponding e-Appeal Online system (e-Appeal). MSPB Form 185 and e-Appeal provides an efficient way for respondents to submit information required by the Board's regulations to initiate an appeal. The MSPB has requested an emergency extension of this information collection, which expires on May 31, 2016, for 90 days.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 103 (Friday, May 27, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33709-33710]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12562]


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MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection

AGENCY: Merit Systems Protection Board.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or the Board), 
as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take 
this opportunity to comment on an extension, without change, of a 
currently approved information collection. In accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning 
the Board's Appeal Form (MSPB Form 185) and corresponding e-Appeal 
Online system (e-Appeal). MSPB Form 185 and e-Appeal provides an 
efficient way for respondents to submit information required by the 
Board's regulations to initiate an appeal. The MSPB has requested an 
emergency extension of this information collection, which expires on 
May 31, 2016, for 90 days.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before July 26, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
William D. Spencer, Clerk of the Board, Merit Systems Protection Board, 
1615 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20419. Because of possible mail 
delays, respondents are encouraged to submit comments by email to 
[email protected] or by fax to 202-653-7130.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact William D. Spencer, 
Clerk of the Board, Merit Systems Protection Board, 1615 M Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20419; telephone 202-653-7200; fax 202-653-7130; email 
to [email protected]. Persons without internet access may request a paper 
copy of the MSPB Appeal Form from the Office of the Clerk of the Board.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MSPB is an independent, quasi-judicial 
agency in the Executive branch that serves as the guardian of Federal 
merit systems. The Board was established by Reorganization Plan No. 2 
of 1978, which was codified by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 
Public Law 95-454. The Board is authorized to adjudicate appeals of 
certain Federal agency personnel and retirement actions and certain 
alleged violations of law. See 5 U.S.C. 1204, 1221, 3330a and 7701; 38 
U.S.C. 4324. The Board has published its regulations for processing 
appeals at 5 CFR parts 1201, 1208, and 1209. In order to fulfill its 
statutory and regulatory mandates, the Board is authorized to collect 
information pertinent to a case, appeal, or request for review. 5 
U.S.C. 1204. This information may include pleadings, evidence, and 
other case related information necessary for the adjudication and 
administration of the case. The parties to MSPB actions submit such 
records in the course of adjudication. The Board's regulations require 
that appellants provide certain information when filing an appeal so 
that the Board can determine whether it has jurisdiction over the 
appeal and whether it has been filed within the applicable time limit. 
Although an appeal may be filed in any format, including letter form, 
MSPB provides an appeal form so that a person seeking to file an appeal 
will know that he or she is providing all information required for the 
Board to initiate processing. An electronic filing system, e-Appeal, is 
also available to respondents to submit same required information.

Collection of Information

    Title: Merit Systems Protection Board Appeal Form (MSPB FORM 185).
    Type of Information Collection: Extension, without change, of a

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currently approved information collection.
    OMB Number: 3124-0009.
    MSPB Forms: MSPB Form 185.
    Abstract: MSPB's regulations (5 CFR 1201, 1208, and 1209) require 
appellants to provide certain information when filing an appeal to 
determine jurisdiction and timeliness. While the information may be 
submitted in any format, this form provides an efficient way to ensure 
that all of the required information is submitted. This form is 
available to download as a PDF or appellants may use the electronic 
filing system, e-Appeal.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 7,150.
    Number of Responses: 7,150.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,150.
    Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost to respondents operations 
and maintenance costs for technical services is $232,518. There are no 
annual start-up or capital costs.

Comments

    Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption 
above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data 
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, 
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) 
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; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) 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 submission of responses.

William D. Spencer,
Clerk of the Board.
[FR Doc. 2016-12562 Filed 5-26-16; 8:45 am]
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