[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 119 (Thursday, June 20, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 37245]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14771]
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Submission for Review: OPM Form 1203-FX, Occupational
Questionnaire
AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Automated Systems Management Branch, Office of Personnel
Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies
the opportunity to comment on an existing information collection
request (ICR) 3206-0040, Occupational Questionnaire, OPM Form 1203-FX.
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. 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 OPM, including
whether the information will have practical utility;
2. Evaluate the accuracy of OPM'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 August 19,
2013. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on
this ICR to the Automated Systems Management Branch, Office of
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415,
Attention: Rachel Cooper 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 Automated
Systems Management Branch, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E
Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Rachel Cooper or sent via
electronic mail to [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Occupational Questionnaire is an optical
scan form designed to collect applicant information and qualifications
in a format suitable for automated processing and to create applicant
records for an automated examining system. The 1203 series was commonly
referred to as the ``Qualifications and Availability Form C.'' OPM has
re-titled the series as ``Occupational Questionnaire'' to fit a more
generic need. OPM uses this form to carry out its responsibility for
open competitive examining for admission to the competitive service in
accordance with section 3304, of title 5, United States Code. One
change has been made to the form under Section 14, Veterans'
Preference. The addition of Sole Survivorship Preference was added to
reflect the amended eligibility categories for veterans' preference per
Public Law 110-317, the Hubbard Act. Subparagraph (H) established the
new category for veterans released or discharged from a period of
active duty from the armed forces, after August 28, 2008, by reason of
a ``sole survivorship discharge.''
Analysis
Agency: Automated Systems Management Branch, Office of Personnel
Management.
Title: Occupational Questionnaire, OPM Form 1203-FX.
OMB Number: 3260-0040.
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 10,286,701.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 45 minutes.
Total Burden Hours: 7,715,026.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Elaine Kaplan,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 2013-14771 Filed 6-19-13; 8:45 am]
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