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July 17, 2008 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Review of an Existing Information Collection: Court Orders Affecting Retirement Benefits: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of an existing information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to-- Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500; and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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July 9, 2008 [Rules] Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the New Orleans, LA, Appropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Area: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim rule to add St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes, Louisiana, to the survey area of the New Orleans, LA, appropriated fund Federal Wage System wage area.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madeline Gonzalez, (202) 606-2838; e- mail pay-performance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606-4264.
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July 7, 2008 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: OPM Form 1644; Child Care Provider Information for the Child Care Subsidy Program for Federal Employees: OMB No. 3206-0240: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection for the OPM Form 1644.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to: Marie L'Etoile, Group Manager, Work/Life Group, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 7315, Washington, DC 20415; and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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July 3, 2008 [Notices] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Medically Underserved Areas for 2009: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has completed its annual determination of the States that qualify as Medically Underserved Areas under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program for calendar year 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ingrid Burford, 202-606-0004.
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June 23, 2008 [Rules] Suitability: SUMMARY: This proposed rule is one of a number of initiatives the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has undertaken to simplify and streamline the system of Federal Government investigative and adjudicative processes to make them more efficient and as equitable as possible.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary D. Wahlert by telephone at
(202) 606-2930; by FAX at (202) 606-2613; or by e-mail at CWRAP@opm.gov.
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June 23, 2008 [Rules] Testimony by OPM Employees and Production of Official Records in Legal Proceedings: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management seeks public comment on a proposed rule that would set forth procedures that requesters would have to follow when making demands or requests to an OPM employee to produce official records or provide testimony relating to official information, in connection with a legal proceeding in which OPM is not a party.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: R. Alan Miller, 202-606-1700.
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June 23, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Proposed Clearance of Revised Information Collection: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), this notice announces that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for clearance of these information collections:
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--Kathy Dillaman, Associate Director, Federal Investigative Services Division, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 2H31, Washington, DC 20415.
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June 23, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Reclearance of an Expiring Information Collection: Fingerprint Charts Standard Form 87 (SF 87) and Standard Form 87A (SF 87A), OMB No. 3206-0150: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for re-clearance of an expiring information collection (Fingerprint Charts SF 87 and SF 87A; OMB No. 3206-0150).
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--Kathy Dillaman, Associate Director,Federal Investigative Services Division,U.S. Office of Personnel Management,1900 E Street, NW., Room 5416,Washington, DC 20415.
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June 23, 2008 [Notices] Excepted Service: SUMMARY: This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B, and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Lamary Acting Group Manager, Executive Resources Services Group, Center for Human Resources, Division for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, 202-606-2246.
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June 19, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for a Revised Information Collection: Mail Reinterview Form (INV10)--Previously the Ofi 10, OMB No. 3206-0106: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for clearance of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to: Kathy Dillaman, Associate Director, Federal Investigative Services Division, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 5416, Washington, DC 20415.
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June 18, 2008 [Rules] Human Resources Management in Agencies: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is correcting a final rule to implement certain provisions of the Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002, which set forth new OPM and agency responsibilities and requirements to enhance and improve the strategic management of the Federal Government's civilian workforce, as well as the planning and evaluation of agency efforts in that regard.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles D. Grimes by phone at 202-418- 3163, by FAX at 202-606-2838, or by e-mail at pay-performance-policy@opm.gov. You may contact Mr. Grimes by TTY on 202-418-3134.
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June 18, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Personnel Demonstration Project; Performance-Based Pay Adjustments in the Department of Veterans Affairs: SUMMARY: Chapter 47 of title 5, United States Code, authorizes the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), directly or in agreement with one or more agencies, to conduct demonstration projects that experiment with new and different human resources management concepts to determine whether changes in human resources policy or procedures would result in improved Federal human resources management.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (1) Department of Veterans Affairs: Lauren Kuiper-Rocha, Demonstration Project Leader, Office of Human Resources Management (055), (202) 461-7804, VA Central Office, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420; (2) Office of Personnel Management: Patsy Stevens, Systems Innovation Group Manager, (202) 606- 1574, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 7456, Washington, DC 20415.
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June 17, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection: Comment Request for Review of an Expiring Information Collection: Claim for Unpaid Compensation of Deceased Civilian Employee: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of an expiring information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--Robert D. Hendler, Classification and Pay Claim Program Manager, Center for Merit System Accountability, Division for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 6484, Washington, DC 20415.
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June 17, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection: Comment Request for Review of an Expiring Information Collection: Procedures for Submitting Compensation and Leave Claims: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--Robert D. Hendler, Classification and Pay Claim Program Manager, Center for Merit System Accountability, Division for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 6484, Washington, DC 20415.
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June 9, 2008 [Notices] Excepted Service: SUMMARY: This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B, and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. Penn, Group Manager, Executive Resources Services Group, Center for Human Resources, Division for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, 202-606-2246.
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May 29, 2008 [Rules] Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates; Puerto Rico and Hawaii County, HI: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is changing the cost- of-living allowance (COLA) rates received by certain white-collar Federal and U.S. Postal Service employees in Puerto Rico and Hawaii County, HI.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J. Stanley Austin, (202) 606-2838; fax: (202) 606-4264; or e-mail: COLA@opm.gov.
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May 28, 2008 [Rules] Compensatory Time Off for Travel; Prevailing Rate (Wage) Employees: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing final regulations to implement a provision of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 permitting prevailing rate (wage) employees to earn compensatory time off for time spent in a travel status away from the official duty station when such time is not otherwise compensable.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gene Holson by telephone at (202) 606- 2858; by fax at (202) 606-0824; or by email at pay-performance-policy@opm.gov.
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May 28, 2008 [Rules] Prevailing Rate Systems; Change in Nonappropriated Fund Federal Wage System Survey Schedule From Fiscal Year to Calendar Year: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing a proposed rule to change the annual schedule of nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System wage surveys from a fiscal year cycle to a calendar year cycle.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madeline Gonzalez, (202) 606-2838; e- mail pay-performance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606-4264.
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May 28, 2008 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Information Collection: RI 20-64, RI 20-64A and RI 20-64B: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500; and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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May 22, 2008 [Rules] National Security Personnel System: SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) are issuing proposed regulations revising the National Security Personnel System (NSPS), a human resources management system for DoD, as originally authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For DoD, Bradley B. Bunn, (703) 696- 5604; for OPM, Charles D. Grimes III, (202) 606-8079.
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May 15, 2008 [Rules] Federal Register: Political Activity--Federal Employees Residing in Designated Localities: SUMMARY: OPM is amending its regulations at 5 CFR part 733 to grant Federal employees residing in Fauquier County, Virginia, a partial exemption from the political activity restrictions in the Hatch Act, and to add Fauquier County to its regulatory list of designated localities.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jo-Ann Chabot, Office of the General Counsel, United States Office of Personnel Management, (202) 606-1700.
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May 14, 2008 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Information Collection: RI 38-47: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to-- Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500; and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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May 9, 2008 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Information Collection: RI 38-45: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to-- Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500; and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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May 9, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Personnel Demonstration Project; Alternative Personnel Management System for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service: SUMMARY: Chapter 47 of title 5, United States Code, authorizes the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), directly or in agreement with one or more agencies, to conduct demonstration projects that experiment with new and different human resources management concepts to determine whether changes in human resources policy or procedures result in improved Federal human resources management.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (1) FSIS, Laurie Lindsay, Director, HR Demonstration Project Staff, (202) 720-7983, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 2134 South Building, Washington D.C, 20250; (2) Office of Personnel Management, Patsy Stevens, Systems Innovation Group Manager, (202) 606-1574, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 7456, Washington, DC 20415.
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May 8, 2008 [Notices] Excepted Service: SUMMARY: This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B, and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. Penn, Group Manager, Executive Resources Services Group, Center for Human Resources, Division for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, 202-606-2246.
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May 6, 2008 [Rules] Human Resources Management in Agencies: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is correcting a final rule to implement certain provisions of the Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002, which set forth new OPM and agency responsibilities and requirements to enhance and improve the strategic management of the Federal Government's civilian workforce, as well as the planning and evaluation of agency efforts in that regard. This correction makes sure that subpart C of 5 CFR part 250 dealing with employee surveys is not affected by the changes to subpart A and subpart B.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles D. Grimes by phone at 202-418- 3163, by FAX at 202-606-2838, or by pay-performance-policy@opm.gov. You may contact Mr. Grimes by TTY on 202-418-3134.
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May 5, 2008 [Notices] Regulatory Agenda: SUMMARY: The following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations are scheduled for development or review during the 6-month period following publication. This agenda carries out OPM's responsibilities to publish a semiannual agenda under Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review" and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 6). This publication in the Federal Register does not impose a binding obligation on the Office of Personnel Management with regard to any specific item on the agenda. Regulatory action in addition to the items listed is not precluded.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen D. Hickman, (202) 606-1973.
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May 5, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Review of a New Information Collection: Specific Medical Release (INV 16A) and Customer Consent and Authorization for Access to Financial Records (INV 16B): SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a NEW information collection. The INV 16A, Specific Medical Release, and INV 16B, Authorization for Access to Financial Records, are used continuously by Federal and contract investigators as a routine part of background investigations.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--Kathy Dillaman, Associate Director, Federal Investigative Services Division, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 5416, Washington, DC 20415.
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May 2, 2008 [Notices] Comment Request for OMB Review of an Extension of the Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance Price and Background Surveys: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) seeks comments on its intention to request an extension of two currently approved information collections.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to Charles D. Grimes III, Deputy Associate Director for Performance and Pay Systems, Strategic Human Resources Policy Division, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Room 7300B, 1900 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20415-8200; fax: (202) 606- 4264; or e-mail: COLA@opm.gov.
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May 2, 2008 [Notices] Comment Request for Review of an Expiring Information Collection: Establishment Information Form, Wage Data Collection Form, Wage Data Collection Continuation Form; DD 1918, DD 1919, and DD 1919C: SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13, May 22, 1995), the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) seeks comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget clearance of three currently approved information collection forms.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madeline Gonzalez, (202) 606-2838; e- mail pay-performance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606-4264.
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April 28, 2008 [Rules] Human Resources Management in Agencies: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing final regulations to implement certain provisions of the Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002, which set forth new OPM and agency responsibilities and requirements to enhance and improve the strategic management of the Federal Government's civilian workforce, as well as the planning and evaluation of agency efforts in that regard.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles D. Grimes by phone at 202-418- 3163, by FAX at 202-606-2838, or by e-mail at pay-performance-policy. You may contact Mr. Grimes by TTY on 202-418-3134.
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April 16, 2008 [Notices] Privacy Act of 1974; New Computer Matching Program Between the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs and Department of Labor: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-503), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines on the Conduct of Matching Programs, 54 FR 25818 (June 19, 1989), and OMB Circular No. A-130, "Management of Federal Information Resources" (revised November 28, 2000), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is publishing notice of its new computer matching program with the Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Sparrow on (202) 606-1803.
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April 15, 2008 [Rules] Suitability: SUMMARY: In support of its mission to ensure the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing final regulations governing Federal employment suitability.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary D. Wahlert by telephone at (202) 606-2930; by FAX at (202) 606-2613; or by e-mail at CWRAP@opm.gov.
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April 15, 2008 [Rules] Competitive Area: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed regulations that provide agencies with the option of establishing a reduction in force (RIF) competitive area comprised only of pay band positions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael J. Mahoney by telephone on 202-606-0960, by FAX on 202-606-2329, by TDD on 202-418-3134, or by e- mail at employ@opm.gov.
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April 11, 2008 [Notices] Privacy Act of 1974; New Computer Matching Program Between the Office of Personnel Management and Social Security Administration: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-503), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines on the Conduct of Matching Programs (54 FR 25818 published June 19, 1989), and OMB Circular No. A-130, revised November 28, 2000, ``Management of Federal Information Resources,'' the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is publishing notice of its new computer matching program with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Sparrow on (202) 606-1803.
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April 8, 2008 [Rules] Absence and Leave; Annual Leave for Senior-Level Employees: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing final regulations to implement a provision of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 which provides a higher limit on the accumulation of annual leave for certain senior-level employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doris Rippey by telephone at (202) 606-2858; by fax at (202) 606-0824; or by e-mail at pay-performance-policy@opm.gov.
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April 7, 2008 [Rules] Voting Rights Program: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is removing part 801 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, Voting Rights Program, which prescribes the times, places, manner and procedures for the listing and removal of the names of persons on voter eligibility lists in accordance with sections 6, 7, and 9 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver written comments to Chris Hammond, Voting Rights Program Manager, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 2469R, Washington, DC 20415; by FAX to (202) 606-0398; or by e-mail to Chris.Hammond@opm.gov.
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April 7, 2008 [Proposed Rules] Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation: Board of Contract Appeals: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a proposed rule to remove the designation of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) from the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation (LIFAR).
ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments, identified by RIN 3206- AL46, by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. E-mail: marguerite.martel@opm.gov. Include RIN 3206-AL46 in the subject line of the message. Fax: 202-606-0633. Mail: Marguerite Martel, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3415, Washington, DC 20415. 202-606-0004. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) for this rulemaking.
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April 7, 2008 [Proposed Rules] Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation: Board of Contract Appeals: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a proposed rule to remove the designation of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) from the Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation (FEHBAR).
ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments, identified by RIN 3206- AL35, by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. E-mail: marguerite.martel@opm.gov. Include RIN 3206-AL35 in the subject line of the message. Fax: 202-606-0633. Mail: Marguerite Martel, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3415, Washington, DC 20415. 202-606-0004. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) for this rulemaking.
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April 7, 2008 [Notices] Excepted Service: SUMMARY: This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B, and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. Penn, Group Manager, Executive Resources Services Group, Center for Human Resources, Division for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, 202-606-2246.
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March 25, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: RI 38-31: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500, and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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March 24, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection: Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: OPM Form 1644 Child Care Provider Information for the Child Care Subsidy Program for Federal Employees OMB No. 3206- 0240: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to: Marie L'Etoile, Group Manager, Work/Life Group, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20415.
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March 20, 2008 [Notices] Privacy Act of 1974; Notice of Amended System of Records: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is giving notice that it proposes to republish an amended system of records, OPM/ Central-1, due to changes in technology by Retirement Systems Modernization (RSM).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Glick (412) 657-5013.
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March 19, 2008 [Rules] Precontract Provisions and Contract Clauses: SUMMARY: In Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1500 to 2899, revised as of October 1, 2007, on page 440, in section 2152.370, reinstate paragraphs (a) and (b) before the table to read as follows:
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March 14, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: Agency Generic Survey Plan: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget a request for review of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--Mary Beth Smith-Toomey, OPM Forms, PRA and Records Officer, Center for Information Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 5415, Washington, DC 20415.
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March 4, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Review of an Existing Information Collection: Court Orders Affecting Retirement Benefits, 5 CFR 838.221, 838.421, and 838.721: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of an existing information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500.
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March 4, 2008 [Notices] Excepted Service: SUMMARY: This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B, and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. Penn, Group Manager, Executive Resources Services Group, Center for Human Resources, Division for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, 202-606-2246.
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February 26, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Information Collection: RI 20-64, RI 20-64A and RI 20-64B: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500.
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February 26, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Collection: RI 38-45: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension of a currently approved collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500.
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February 26, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Information Collection: RI 38-47: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500.
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February 19, 2008 [Notices] Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee; Open Committee Meetings: SUMMARY: According to the provisions of section 10 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2008.
Additional information on these meetings may be obtained by contacting the Committee at U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee, Room 5526, 1900 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20415, (202) 606-2838.
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February 14, 2008 [Rules] Solicitation of Federal Civilian and Uniformed Service Personnel for Contributions to Private Voluntary Organizations--Eligibility and Public Accountability Standards: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is making technical amendments to the final regulations concerning the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark W. Lambert by telephone at (202) 606-2564; by Fax at (202) 606-5056; or by e-mail at cfc@opm.gov.
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February 14, 2008 [Rules] Prevailing Rate Systems; Definition of the Municipality of Bayamon, PR, to a Nonappropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Area: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing a final rule to define the municipality of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, as an area of application to the Guaynabo-San Juan, PR, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madeline Gonzalez, (202) 606-2838; email pay-performance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606-4264.
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February 14, 2008 [Rules] Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Rock Island, IL, as a Nonappropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Area: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing a final rule to abolish the Rock Island, Illinois, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area and redefine Rock Island County, IL, and Johnson County, Iowa, as areas of application to the Lake, IL, NAF FWS wage area.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madeline Gonzalez, (202) 606-2838; email pay-performance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606-4264.
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February 8, 2008 [Notices] Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: OPM Online Form 1417: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for clearance of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--Cherlynn Stevens, Office of the Combined Federal Campaign, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 5450, Washington, DC 20415.
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February 8, 2008 [Notices] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: RI 25-37: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500.
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February 7, 2008 [Rules] Allotments From Federal Employees: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing final regulations dealing with the use of OPM's allotment authority to allow for pretax salary reductions as part of OPM's flexible benefits plan.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Kitchelt by telephone at (202) 606-2858; by fax at (202) 606-0824; or by e-mail at pay-performance-policy@opm.gov.
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February 7, 2008 [Rules] Career and Career- Conditional Employment and Adverse Actions: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing final regulations governing Federal adverse actions. The final regulations conform the adverse action rules regarding employee coverage to binding judicial decisions interpreting the underlying statute.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon L. Mayhew by telephone at (202) 606-2930; by FAX at (202) 606-2613; or by e-mail at CWRAP@opm.gov.
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February 6, 2008 [Rules] Time-in-Grade Rule Eliminated: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes eliminating the time-in-grade restriction on advancement to competitive service positions in the General Schedule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christina Gonzales Vay by telephone (202) 606-0960; by fax (202) 606-2329; by TTY (202) 418-3134; or by e-mail christina.vay@opm.gov.
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January 25, 2008 [Notices] Excepted Service: SUMMARY: This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B, and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. Penn, Group Manager, Executive Resources Services Group, Center for Human Resources, Division for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, 202-606-2246.
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January 22, 2008 [Notices] January 2008 Pay Adjustments: SUMMARY: The President adjusted the rates of basic pay and locality payments for certain categories of Federal employees effective in January 2008. This notice documents those pay adjustments for the public record.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carey Johnston, Center for Pay and Leave Administration, Division for Strategic Human Resources Policy, U.S. Office of Personnel Management; (202) 606-2858; FAX (202) 606- 0824; or e-mail to pay-performance-policy@opm.gov.
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January 18, 2008 [Rules] Personnel Records: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed regulations to achieve a consistent and effective policy for the use of Social Security Numbers by Federal agencies to combat fraud and identity theft.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leroy McKnight, by telephone at (202) 606-4054; by fax at (202) 606-1719; or by e-mail at Leroy.Mcknight@opm.gov.
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January 17, 2008 [Notices] Submission for OMB Emergency Clearance and 60 Day Notice for Comment for a New Information Collection Request; Retirement Systems Modernization Defined Benefits Technology Solution (DBTS) OMB No. 3206- XXXX: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency clearance and review for emergency clearance collection for the Defined Benefits Technology Solution (DBTS) in support of the Retirement Systems Modernization (RSM) project at OPM. Approval of the DBTS is necessary to ensure timely administration of retirement benefits to both active and retired federal employees and their dependents.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to: Thomas O'Keefe, Retirement Systems Modernization, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 4H30, Washington, DC 20415; and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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January 17, 2008 [Rules] Prevailing Rate Systems; North American Industry Classification System Based Federal Wage System Wage Area: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing a proposed rule that would update the 2002 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes currently used in Federal Wage System wage survey industry regulations with the 2007 NAICS revisions published by the Office of Management and Budget.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madeline Gonzalez, (202) 606-2838; e- mail pay-performance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606-4264.
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January 14, 2008 [Notices] 2006 Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance Survey Report: Alaska and Washington, DC, Areas: SUMMARY: In notice document E7-25297 beginning on page 774 in the issue of Thursday, January 3, 2008 make the following correction: On page 805, in Appendix 7, under the heading "PEG index"', in the 17th line, "102.07" should be moved to the 17th line under the heading "MEG index".
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January 10, 2008 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: RI 94-7: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to-- Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500 and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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January 9, 2008 [Rules] Locality Pay Areas: SUMMARY: On behalf of the President's Pay Agent, the Office of Personnel Management is issuing final regulations on the locality pay program for General Schedule and certain other employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Allan Hearne, (202) 606-2838; FAX: (202) 606-4264; e-mail: pay-performance-policy@opm.gov.
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January 8, 2008 [Notices] Privacy Act of 1974; New Computer Matching Program Between the Office of Personnel Management and Social Security Administration: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-503), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines on the Conduct of Matching Programs, 54 FR 25818 (June 19, 1989), and OMB Circular No. A-130, Management of Federal Information Resources (revised November 28, 2000), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is publishing notice of its new computer matching program with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Sparrow on (202) 606-1803.
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January 3, 2008 [Rules] Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates; Alaska: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing to change the cost-of-living allowance (COLA) rates received by certain white-collar Federal and U.S. Postal Service employees in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau, Alaska.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J. Stanley Austin, (202) 606-2838; fax: (202) 606-4264; or e-mail: COLA@opm.gov.
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January 3, 2008 [Notices] 2006 Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance Survey Report: Alaska and Washington, DC, Areas: SUMMARY: This notice publishes the "2006 Nonforeign Area Cost-of- Living Allowance Survey Report: Alaska and Washington, DC, Areas"
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J. Stanley Austin, (202) 606-2838; fax: (202) 606-4264; or e-mail: COLA@opm.gov.
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December 27, 2007 [Rules] Medical Qualification Determinations: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a revision of its regulations regarding medical qualification determinations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J. C. Phillip Spottswood, J.D., M.P.H., by telephone at (202) 606-1389, by TTY at (202) 418-3134; by fax at (202) 606-0864; or by e-mail at phil.spottswood@opm.gov.
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December 27, 2007 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection: OPM 1530: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension of a currently approved information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to-- Ronald Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500. and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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December 27, 2007 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season Express Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to-- Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500. and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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December 27, 2007 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: RI 25-14 and RI 25-14A: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995 and 5 CFR part 1320), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to-- Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3349, Washington, DC 20415-3540. and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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December 27, 2007 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection; SF 2802 and SF 2802A: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to-- Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Group, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500, and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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December 27, 2007 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: Standard Form 2808: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13, May 22, 1995, this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to-- Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500; and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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December 26, 2007 [Notices] Excepted Service: SUMMARY: This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B, and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. Penn, Group Manager, Executive Resources Services Group, Center for Human Resources, Division for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, 202-606-2246.
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December 20, 2007 [Notices] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Review of Revised Information Collection: RI 38-31: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500.
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December 20, 2007 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: OPM Form 1496A: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for revision of a currently approved collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500; and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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December 20, 2007 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: RI 92-19: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to--Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500; and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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December 19, 2007 [Rules] Federal Employees' Retirement System; Present Value Conversion Factors for Spouses of Deceased Separated Employees: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing an interim rule to revise the table of reduction factors for early commencing dates of survivor annuities for spouses of separated employees who die before the date on which they would be eligible for unreduced deferred annuities under the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) Act of 1986.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica Johnson, (202) 606-0299.
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December 14, 2007 [Notices] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: RI 98-7: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised information collection.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to: Ronald W. Melton, Deputy Assistant Director, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3305, Washington, DC 20415-3500 and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affair, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
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December 14, 2007 [Notices] Proposed Personnel Demonstration Project; Performance-Based Pay Adjustments in the U.S. Department of Education/Federal Student Aid: SUMMARY: Chapter 47 of title 5, United States Code, authorizes the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), directly or in agreement with one or more agencies, to conduct demonstration projects that experiment with new and different human resources management concepts to determine whether changes in human resources policy or procedures would result in improved Federal human resources management.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (1) U.S. Department of Education/ Federal Student Aid: Monica Woods, Human Resources and Workforce Services, (202) 377-3008; (2) U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Patsy Stevens, Systems Innovation Group Manager, (202) 606-1574, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 7456, Washington, DC 20415.
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December 10, 2007 [Rules] Semiannual Regulatory Agenda: SUMMARY: The following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations are scheduled for development or review during the 6-month period following publication.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen D. Hickman, (202) 606-1973.
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December 7, 2007 [Notices] Excepted Service: SUMMARY: This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B, and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. Penn, Group Manager, Executive Resources Services Group, Center for Human Resources, Division for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, 202-606-2246.
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December 3, 2007 [Rules] Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives: SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing final regulations on recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeanne Jacobson by telephone at (202) 606-2858; by fax at (202) 606-0824; or by e-mail at pay-performance-policy@opm.gov.
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November 16, 2007 [Rules] Retention Incentives: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing final regulations to implement a provision of the Federal Workforce Flexibility Act of 2004 granting agencies additional flexibility to pay retention incentives.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeanne Jacobson by telephone at (202) 606-2858; by fax at (202) 606-0824; or by e-mail at pay-performance-policy@opm.gov.
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November 14, 2007 [Rules] Prevailing Rate Systems; Definition of the Municipality of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, to a Nonappropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Area: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim rule to define the municipality of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, as an area of application to the Guaynabo-San Juan, PR, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madeline Gonzalez, (202) 606-2838; e- mail pay-performance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606-4264.
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November 14, 2007 [Rules] Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Rock Island, IL, as a Nonappropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Area: SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim rule to abolish the Rock Island, Illinois, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area and redefine Rock Island County, IL, and Johnson County, Iowa, as areas of application to the Lake, IL, NAF FWS wage area.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madeline Gonzalez, (202) 606-2838; e- mail pay-performance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606-4264.
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