81 FR 86561 - Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of Certain Appropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Areas
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 231 (December 1, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 231 (December 1, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-28784 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 231 (Thursday, December 1, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 86561-86563] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-28784] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 5 CFR Part 532 RIN 3206-AN38 Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of Certain Appropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Areas AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a final rule to redefine the geographic boundaries of several appropriated fund Federal Wage System (FWS) wage areas for pay-setting purposes. Based on reviews of Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) boundaries in a number of wage areas, OPM is redefining the following wage areas: Salinas-Monterey, CA; San Francisco, CA; New London, CT; Central and Western Massachusetts; Cincinnati, OH: Dayton, OH, Southeastern Washington-Eastern Oregon; and Spokane, WA. DATES: Effective date: This regulation is effective on December 1, 2016. Applicability date: This change applies on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after January 3, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madeline Gonzalez, by telephone at (202) 606-2858 or by email at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 24, 2016, OPM issued a proposed rule (81 FR 41255) to redefine the following counties:San Benito County, CA, from the Salinas-Monterey, CA, area of application to the San Francisco, CA, area of application; Windham County, CT, from the New London, CT, area of application to the Central and Western Massachusetts area of application; Union County, IN; from the Dayton, OH, area of application to the Cincinnati, OH, area of application; Columbia County, WA, from the Spokane area of application to the Southeastern Washington-Eastern Oregon area of application. The Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee, the national labor- management committee responsible for [[Page 86562]] advising OPM on matters concerning the pay of FWS employees, reviewed and recommended these changes by consensus. The 30-day comment period ended on July 25, 2016. OPM received one comment in support of the proposal and one comment requesting OPM consider moving another county in the State of California, Mendocino County, CA, from the Rest of U.S. (RUS) General Schedule (GS) locality pay area to the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA GS locality pay area. GS and FWS pay areas are administered under different regulations. The comment is therefore beyond the scope of the proposed rule. Regulatory Flexibility Act I certify that these regulations will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because they will affect only Federal agencies and employees. List of Subjects in 5 CFR Part 532 Administrative practice and procedure, Freedom of information, Government employees, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Wages. U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Beth F. Cobert, Acting Director. Accordingly, OPM is amending 5 CFR part 532 as follows: PART 532--PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS 0 1. The authority citation for part 532 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5343, 5346; Sec. 532.707 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 552. 0 2. Appendix C to subpart B is amended by revising the wage area listings for the Salinas-Monterey, CA; San Francisco, CA; New London, CT; Central and Western Massachusetts; Cincinnati, OH: Dayton, OH, Southeastern Washington-Eastern Oregon; and Spokane, WA, wage areas to read as follows: Appendix C to Subpart B of Part 532--Appropriated Fund Wage and Survey Areas * * * * * CALIFORNIA * * * * * Salinas-Monterey Survey Area California: Monterey Area of Application. Survey area. * * * * * San Francisco California: Alameda Contra Costa Marin Napa San Francisco San Mateo Santa Clara Solano Area of Application. Survey area plus: California: Mendocino San Benito Santa Cruz Sonoma * * * * * CONNECTICUT * * * * * New London Survey Area Connecticut: New London Area of Application. Survey area. * * * * * MASSACHUSETTS * * * * * Central and Western Massachusetts Survey Area Massachusetts: The following cities and towns in: Hampden County Agawam Chicopee East Longmeadow Feeding Hills Hampden Holyoke Longmeadow Ludlow Monson Palmer Southwick Springfield Three Rivers Westfield West Springfield Wilbraham Hampshire County Easthampton Granby Hadley Northampton South Hadley Worcester County Warren West Warren Area of Application. Survey area plus: Connecticut: Windham Massachusetts: Berkshire Franklin Worcester (except Blackstone and Millville) The following cities and towns in: Hampden County Blandford Brimfield Chester Granville Holland Montgomery Russell Tolland Wales Hampshire County Amherst Belchertown Chesterfield Cummington Goshen Hatfield Huntington Middlefield Pelham Plainfield Southampton Ware Westhampton Williamsburg Worthington Middlesex County Ashby Shirley Townsend New Hampshire: Belknap Carroll Cheshire Grafton Hillsborough Merrimack Sullivan Vermont: Addison Bennington Caledonia Essex Lamoille Orange Orleans Rutland Washington Windham Windsor * * * * * OHIO Cincinnati Survey Area Indiana: Dearborn Kentucky: Boone Campbell Kenton Ohio: Clermont Hamilton Warren Area of Application. Survey area plus: Indiana: Franklin Ohio Ripley Switzerland Union Kentucky: Bracken Carroll Gallatin Grant Mason [[Page 86563]] Pendleton Ohio: Adams Brown Butler Highland * * * * * Dayton Ohio: Champaign Clark Greene Miami Montgomery Preble Area of Application. Survey area plus: Indiana: Randolph Wayne Ohio: Auglaize Clinton Darke Logan Shelby * * * * * WASHINGTON * * * * * Southeastern Washington-Eastern Oregon Survey Area Oregon: Umatilla Washington: Benton Franklin Walla Walla Yakima Area of Application. Survey area plus: Oregon: Baker Grant Harney Malheur Morrow Union Wallowa Wheeler Washington: Columbia Kittitas (Only includes the Yakima Firing Range portion) Spokane Survey Area Washington: Spokane Area of Application. Survey area plus: Idaho: Benewah Bonner Boundary Clearwater Idaho Kootenai Latah Lewis Nez Perce Shoshone Washington: Adams Asotin Chelan (Does not include the North Cascades National Park portion) Douglas Ferry Garfield Grant Kittitas (Does not include the Yakima Firing Range portion) Lincoln Okanogan Pend Oreille Stevens Whitman * * * * * [FR Doc. 2016-28784 Filed 11-30-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325-39-P
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PART 330—RECRUITMENT, OPM may also consider positions for appointment, and OPM will take a
SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT which the expense of completing the suitability action where warranted.
(GENERAL) examination makes it appropriate to * * * * *
adjudicate suitability at the outset of the [FR Doc. 2016–28782 Filed 11–30–16; 8:45 am]
■ 1. The authority citation for part 330 process (e.g., a position that requires BILLING CODE 6325–39–P
continues to read as follows: that an applicant complete a rigorous
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 1104, 1302, 3301, 3302, training regimen and pass an
3304, and 3330; E.O. 10577, 3 CFR, 1954–58 examination based upon the training OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
Comp., p. 218; Section 330.103 also issued before his or her selection can be MANAGEMENT
under 5 U.S.C. 3327; Subpart B also issued
under 5 U.S.C. 3315 and 8151; Section
finalized). A hiring agency must request
and receive an OPM-approved 5 CFR Part 532
330.401 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 3310;
Subparts F and G also issued under exception prior to issuing public notice RIN 3206–AN38
Presidential Memorandum on Career for a position for which the agency will
Transition Assistance for Federal Employees, collect background information prior to Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition
September 12, 1995; Subpart G also issued completion of the assessment process of Certain Appropriated Fund Federal
under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) and 8456(b). Wage System Wage Areas
and the making of a conditional offer of
■ 2. Add subpart M, consisting of employment.
§ 330.1300 to read as follows: AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel
Management.
PART 731—SUITABILITY
Subpart M—Timing of Background ACTION: Final rule.
Investigations
■ 3. The authority citation for part 731 SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel
§ 330.1300 Timing of suitability inquiries in continues to read as follows: Management (OPM) is issuing a final
competitive hiring. rule to redefine the geographic
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 1302, 3301, 7301; E.O.
A hiring agency may not make 10577, 3 CFR 1954–1958 Comp., p. 218, as boundaries of several appropriated fund
specific inquiries concerning an amended; E.O. 13467, 3 CFR 2009 Comp., p. Federal Wage System (FWS) wage areas
applicant’s criminal or credit 198; E.O. 13488, 3 CFR 2010 Comp., p. 189; for pay-setting purposes. Based on
background of the sort asked on the OF– 5 CFR parts 1, 2 and 5. reviews of Metropolitan Statistical Area
306 or other forms used to conduct (MSA) boundaries in a number of wage
suitability investigations for Federal ■ 4. In § 731.103, revise paragraph (d) to areas, OPM is redefining the following
employment (i.e., inquiries into an read as follows: wage areas: Salinas-Monterey, CA; San
applicant’s criminal or adverse credit Francisco, CA; New London, CT;
§ 731.103 Delegation to agencies.
history) unless the hiring agency has Central and Western Massachusetts;
made a conditional offer of employment * * * * *
Cincinnati, OH: Dayton, OH,
to the applicant. Agencies may make (d)(1) A hiring agency may not make Southeastern Washington-Eastern
inquiries into an applicant’s Selective specific inquiries concerning an Oregon; and Spokane, WA.
Service registration, military service, applicant’s criminal or credit DATES: Effective date: This regulation is
citizenship status, or previous work background of the sort asked on the OF– effective on December 1, 2016.
history, prior to making a conditional 306 or other forms used to conduct Applicability date: This change
offer of employment to an applicant. suitability investigations for Federal
However, in certain situations, applies on the first day of the first
employment (i.e., inquiries into an applicable pay period beginning on or
agencies may have a business need to applicant’s criminal or adverse credit
obtain information about the after January 3, 2017.
history) unless the hiring agency has FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
background of applicants earlier in the made a conditional offer of employment
hiring process to determine if they meet Madeline Gonzalez, by telephone at
to the applicant. Agencies may make (202) 606–2858 or by email at pay-leave-
the qualifications requirements or are
inquiries into an applicant’s Selective policy@opm.gov.
suitable for the position being filled. If
Service registration, military service,
so, agencies must request an exception SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June
citizenship status, or previous work
from the Office of Personnel 24, 2016, OPM issued a proposed rule
history, prior to making a conditional
Management in order to determine an (81 FR 41255) to redefine the following
offer of employment to an applicant.
applicant’s ability to meet qualifications counties:
However, in certain situations, agencies
or suitability for Federal employment • San Benito County, CA, from the
may have a business need to obtain
prior to making a conditional offer of Salinas-Monterey, CA, area of
information about the suitability or
employment to the applicant(s). OPM application to the San Francisco, CA,
background of applicants earlier in the
will grant exceptions only when the area of application;
agency demonstrates specific job-related process. If so, agencies must request an • Windham County, CT, from the
reasons why the agency needs to exception from the Office of Personnel New London, CT, area of application to
evaluate an applicant’s criminal or Management, in accordance with the the Central and Western Massachusetts
adverse credit history earlier in the provisions of 5 CFR part 330 subpart M. area of application;
process or consider the disqualification (2) OPM reserves the right to • Union County, IN; from the Dayton,
of candidates with criminal undertake a determination of suitability OH, area of application to the
backgrounds or other conduct issues based upon evidence of falsification or Cincinnati, OH, area of application;
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from particular types of positions. OPM fraud relating to an examination or • Columbia County, WA, from the
will consider such factors as, but not appointment at any point when Spokane area of application to the
limited to, the nature of the position information giving rise to such a charge Southeastern Washington-Eastern
being filled and whether a clean is discovered. OPM must be informed in Oregon area of application.
criminal history record would be all cases where there is evidence of The Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory
essential to the ability to perform one of material, intentional false statements, or Committee, the national labor-
the duties of the position effectively. deception or fraud in examination or management committee responsible for
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Pendleton Chelan (Does not include the North Cas- Act of 1978, as amended, 5 U.S.C. app.’’
Ohio: cades National Park portion) This is a technical modification and
Adams Douglas does not reflect a substantive change.
Brown Ferry There were no other modifications made
Butler Garfield
to the proposed rule. For the reasons set
Highland Grant
Kittitas (Does not include the Yakima forth herein and in the preamble to the
* * * * * Firing Range portion) proposed rule, CIGIE is publishing this
Dayton Lincoln final rule.
Ohio: Okanogan
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Champaign Pend Oreille
Clark Stevens In promulgating this rule, CIGIE has
Greene Whitman adhered to the regulatory philosophy
Miami * * * * * and the applicable principles of
Montgomery [FR Doc. 2016–28784 Filed 11–30–16; 8:45 am] regulation set forth in section 1 of
Preble Executive Order 12866, Regulatory
BILLING CODE 6325–39–P
Area of Application. Survey area plus: Planning and Review. The Office of
Indiana: Management and Budget (OMB) has
Randolph COUNCIL OF THE INSPECTORS determined that this rule is not
Wayne ‘‘significant’’ under Executive Order
Ohio:
GENERAL ON INTEGRITY AND
EFFICIENCY 12866.
Auglaize
Clinton Regulatory Flexibility Act
Darke 5 CFR Part 9801
Logan These regulations will not have a
RIN 3219–AA00
Shelby significant economic impact on a
Privacy Act Regulations substantial number of small entities.
* * * * * Therefore, a regulatory flexibility
WASHINGTON AGENCY: Council of the Inspectors analysis as provided by the Regulatory
General on Integrity and Efficiency. Flexibility Act, as amended, is not
* * * * * required.
ACTION: Final rule.
Southeastern Washington-Eastern Oregon
Survey Area SUMMARY: The Council of the Inspectors Paperwork Reduction Act
Oregon: General on Integrity and Efficiency These regulations impose no
Umatilla (CIGIE) is issuing this final rule to additional reporting and recordkeeping
Washington: establish its procedures relating to
Benton requirements. Therefore, clearance by
access, maintenance, disclosure, and OMB is not required.
Franklin
amendment of records that are in a
Walla Walla Federalism (Executive Order 13132)
Yakima CIGIE system of records under the
Privacy Act of 1974 (Privacy Act). This This rule does not have Federalism
Area of Application. Survey area plus:
final rule also establishes rules of implications, as set forth in Executive
Oregon:
conduct for CIGIE personnel who have Order 13132. It will not have substantial
Baker
Grant responsibilities under the Privacy Act. direct effects on the States, on the
Harney DATES: This final rule is effective relationship between the national
Malheur January 3, 2017. government and the States, or on the
Morrow FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: distribution of power and
Union responsibilities among the various
Atticus J. Reaser, General Counsel,
Wallowa
CIGIE, (202) 292–2600. levels of government.
Wheeler
Washington: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: List of Subjects in 5 CFR Part 9801
Columbia
Kittitas (Only includes the Yakima Firing Background Information Information, Privacy, Privacy Act,
Range portion) CIGIE published a proposed rule in Records.
Spokane the Federal Register, 81 FR 61628, For the reasons set forth in the
Survey Area September 7, 2016, to provide the preamble, CIGIE adds part 9801 to title
Washington: procedures and guidelines under which 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations as
Spokane CIGIE will implement the Privacy Act. follows:
Area of Application. Survey area plus: The proposed rule provided a 60-day
Idaho: comment period, which ended on PART 9801—PRIVACY ACT
Benewah November 7, 2016. CIGIE received one REGULATIONS
Bonner timely and responsive comment, which
Boundary was submitted by an individual. The Subpart A—General Provisions
Clearwater comment supported the regulation and Sec.
Idaho reflected no suggested changes. 9801.101 Purpose and scope.
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Kootenai CIGIE is making one technical citation 9801.102 CIGIE organization.
Latah 9801.103 Definitions.
format change. The citation to ‘‘the 9801.104 Rules for determining if an
Lewis
Nez Perce Inspector General Act of 1978, Public individual is the subject of a record.
Shoshone Law 95–452, 92 Stat. 1101 (codified as 9801.105 Employee standards of conduct.
Washington: amended at 5 U.S.C. app)’’ reflected in 9801.106 Use and collection of social
Adams the proposed rule is being changed in security numbers.
Asotin this final rule to ‘‘the Inspector General 9801.107 Other rights and services.
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