SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, as amended (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), OPM is soliciting comments for this new collection (OMB No. 3206-NEW). 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 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. Suggest ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

4. Suggest ways to 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.

OPM receives requests to change contact information by various means of communication that do not provide sufficient opportunity to OPM to verify the identity of the individual initiating the request, such as when a caller is unable to provide a correct response to identification questions. OPM has created Form RI 20-129 to verify the identity of an annuitant who has requested changes to contact information. The verification will determine whether the individual is provided access to the annuitant's account.

Analysis

Agency: Office of Personnel Management, Retirement Services.

Title: Annuitant Verification Form.

OMB Number: 3206-NEW.

Frequency: On occasion.

Affected Public: Individuals or Households.

Number of Respondents: 750.

Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 188.