[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 87 (Tuesday, May 6, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25895-25896]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10333]


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MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD


Notice of Opportunity To Submit Ideas for Merit Systems Studies

AGENCY: Merit Systems Protection Board.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or Board) is 
updating its research agenda and seeks suggestions about possible 
topics of study.

DATES: Submissions are due June 5, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit ideas by mail to Research Agenda, U.S. Merit Systems 
Protection Board, Room 520, 1615 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20419; by 
fax to (202) 653-7211; or by email to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Ford at (202) 254-4499; or James 
Tsugawa at (202) 254-4506; or email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MSPB conducts studies of the executive 
branch to ensure that Federal personnel management continues to be 
implemented consistent with the Merit System Principles and free from 
Prohibited Personnel Practices. Most of those studies are drawn from a 
multi-year research agenda that MSPB develops after reviewing suggested 
topics from the public. For more information about MSPB studies, see 
www.mspb.gov/studies.
    The public is invited to submit ideas to be considered for 
inclusion in MSPB's research agenda by answering

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one or more of the following questions or submitting other pertinent 
ideas.
    1. In your opinion, what is the most important issue affecting the 
management of the Federal workforce?
    2. What is one thing in the Federal workplace that should be done 
more fairly?
    3. What is one thing in the Federal workplace that should be done 
more efficiently or effectively?
    4. There are several agencies and organizations involved in Federal 
workforce issues and policy, such as the U.S. Office of Personnel 
Management, the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the National 
Academy of Public Administration, and the Partnership for Public 
Service. What research could MSPB's Office of Policy and Evaluation 
conduct that would be distinct from the work of other agencies and 
organizations?

William D. Spencer,
Clerk of the Board.
[FR Doc. 2014-10333 Filed 5-5-14; 8:45 am]
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