[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 21 (Monday, February 2, 2015)] [Notices] [Page 5586] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2015-01941] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Submission for Review: Alternative Annuity Election, RI 20-80, 3206-0168 AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on an extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection (ICR) 3206-0168, Alternative Annuity Election. 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 information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on July 16, 2014 at Volume 79 FR 41601 allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received for this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 4, 2015. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. ADDRESS: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for the Office of Personnel Management or sent via electronic mail to [email protected] or faxed to (202) 395-6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for the Office of Personnel Management or sent via electronic mail to [email protected] or faxed to (202) 395-6974. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 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. 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. RI 20-80 is used for individuals who are eligible to elect whether to receive a reduced annuity and a lump-sum payment equal to their retirement contributions (alternative form of annuity) or an unreduced annuity and no lump sum. Analysis Agency: Retirement Operations, Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management. Title: Alternative Annuity Election. OMB Number: 3206-0168. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Number of Respondents: 200. Estimated Time per Respondent: 20 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 67 hours. U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Katherine Archuleta, Director. [FR Doc. 2015-01941 Filed 1-30-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325-38-P