[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 195 (Friday, October 8, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 54930] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-26230] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT [OPM Form of 510, Applying for a Federal Job, and OPM Form of 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment] Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces a proposed reinstatement of the optional forms Applying for a Federal Job (OF 510) and Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612). The OF 510 is used to provide guidance to the general public on how to apply for Federal jobs. The form provides information on what necessary work, education, and other information applicants should provide in association with vacancy announcements and completing their application method of choice. The OF 612 is a data collection form used to collect applicant qualification information associated with vacancy announcements. The form provides necessary guidance to applicants so that they can be considered for employment when applying for Federal jobs. Presently the OF 612 is downloadable from OPM's electronic forms page on our website at http://www.opm.gov/forms. This information is necessary for Federal agencies to evaluate applicants for Federal jobs under the authority of sections 1104, 1302, 3301, 3304, 3320, 3361, 3393, and 3394 of title 5 United States Code. We estimate 245,000 applications will be completed annually. Each form takes approximately 40 minutes to read and/or complete. The annual estimated burden is 9,800 hours. This action is being taken to continue and expand employment application options for both Federal agencies and job seekers. Comments on this proposed reinstatement are particularly invited on:Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the Office of Personnel Management, and whether it will have practical utility; Whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and is based on valid assumptions and methodology; and Ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of the appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. For copies of this proposal, contact Mary Beth Smith-Toomey on 202- 606-8358 or e-mail at [email protected]. DATES: Comments on this proposal should be received on or before December 7, 1999. ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to: U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Washington Service Center/Employment Information Office, ATTN: Rob Timmins, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 1425, Washington, DC 20415- 9820. Office of Personnel Management. Janice R. Lachance, Director. [FR Doc. 99-26230 Filed 10-7-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325-01-U