81 FR 44055 - Submission for Review: Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Application, 3206-0082

OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 129 (July 6, 2016)

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired, for information collection request (ICR) 3206-0082, Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Application. 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 on behalf of the Office of Management and Budget. Changes to this collection include: (1) Reduction in estimated responses, (2) adjustments to the list of degrees\disciplines based on Federal agency estimates (including adjustments for needed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) degrees\disciplines), (3) adjustments to the list of additional skills and attributes based on Federal agency estimates, (4) adjustments to the list of languages based on Federal agency estimates, and (5) the potential to ask applicants preferred geographic location if selected as a Semi-Finalist in choosing an in-person assessment center location. 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.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.

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[FR Doc No: 2016-15861]


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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT


Submission for Review: Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) 
Application, 3206-0082

AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general 
public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a 
reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for 
which approval has expired, for information collection request (ICR) 
3206-0082, Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Application. 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 on behalf of the 
Office of Management and Budget. Changes to this collection include: 
(1) Reduction in estimated responses, (2) adjustments to the list of 
degrees\disciplines based on Federal agency estimates (including 
adjustments for needed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and 
Mathematics) degrees\disciplines), (3) adjustments to the list of 
additional skills and attributes based on Federal agency estimates, (4) 
adjustments to the list of languages based on Federal agency estimates, 
and (5) the potential to ask applicants preferred geographic location 
if selected as a Semi-Finalist in choosing an in-person assessment 
center location.
    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.g., permitting electronic 
submissions of responses.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 6, 
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, PMF Program Office, Attention: Rob Timmins, 1900 E Street 
NW., Room 6500, Washington, DC 20415, 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, PMF Program Office, Attention: Rob Timmins, 
1900 E Street NW., Room 6500, Washington, DC 20415, or sent via 
electronic mail to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 13562, Recruiting and Hiring 
Students and Recent Graduates, and implementing regulations increased 
the applicant window of eligibility. Students about to complete an 
advanced degree and individuals who completed an advanced degree, from 
an accredited academic institution, within the two years prior to the 
opening date will use the application to apply for the Presidential 
Management Fellows (PMF) Program. Advanced degree is defined as a 
master's, professional, or doctorate degree.
    The annual application is available as an embedded link with an 
announcement posted on USAJOBS (www.USAJOBS.gov). Applicants are asked 
to submit a resume and transcript; submit supporting documentation for 
claiming veterans' preference or Indian preference, or requesting 
reasonable accommodations; complete an on-line assessment; and, submit 
three essays as part of the assessment process. Information on the PMF 
Program and the application process can be found at www.pmf.gov.

Analysis

    Agency: U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
    Title: Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Application.
    OMB Number: 3206-0082.
    Affected Public: Current graduate students who are expected to 
complete their advanced degree requirements by August 31st of the 
following year upon applying and individuals who obtained an advanced 
degree within the previous two years from the annual application 
launching, from an accredited academic institution.

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    Number of Respondents: 8,200 (average number of applicants from 
2013 thru 2016).
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,050 hours.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Beth F. Cobert,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 2016-15861 Filed 7-5-16; 8:45 am]
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