81 FR 6904 - Submission for Review: 3206-0228, CSRS/FERS Documentation in Support of Disability Retirement Application, SF 3112

OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 26 (February 9, 2016)

The Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on an extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection request (ICR) 3206-0228, CSRS/FERS Documentation in Support of Disability Retirement Application, SF 3112. 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. This information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on October 14, 2015 at Volume 80 FR 61852 allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received for this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 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; enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 9, 2016)]
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 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT


Submission for Review: 3206-0228, CSRS/FERS Documentation in 
Support of Disability Retirement Application, SF 3112

AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 
offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to 
comment on an extension, without change, of a currently approved 
information collection request (ICR) 3206-0228, CSRS/FERS Documentation 
in Support of Disability Retirement Application, SF 3112. 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. This information collection 
was previously published in the Federal Register on October 14, 2015 at 
Volume 80 FR 61852 allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No 
comments were received for this information collection. The purpose of 
this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. The 
Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments 
that evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; 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; enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and 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 March 10, 
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 Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for the Office of 
Personnel Management or sent via electronic mail to 
[email protected] or faxed to (202) 395-6974.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this ICR, with applicable 
supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for 
the Office of Personnel Management or sent via electronic mail to 
[email protected] or faxed to (202) 395-6974.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SF 3112 collects information from applicants 
for disability retirement so that OPM can determine whether to approve 
a disability retirement. The applicant will only complete Standard 
Forms 3112A and 3112C. Standard Forms 3112B, 3112D and 3112E will be 
completed by the immediate supervisor and the employing agency of the 
applicant.

Analysis

    Agency: Retirement Operations, Retirement Services, Office of 
Personnel Management.
    Title: CSRS/FERS Documentation in Support of Disability Retirement 
Application.
    OMB Number: 3206-0228.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: SF 3112A = 1,350; SF 3112C = 12,100.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: SF 3112A = 30 minutes; SF 3112C = 60 
minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 12,775.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Beth F. Cobert,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 2016-02613 Filed 2-8-16; 8:45 am]
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