[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 227 (Monday, November 27, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68639-68640]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19914]


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MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection

AGENCY: Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board is requesting approval 
from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct employee 
surveys for a period of three years from the approval date. Before 
submitting the Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review 
and approval, MSPB is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the 
information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). In this regard, we are soliciting 
comments on the public reporting burden. The reporting burden for the 
collection of information on this form is estimated to average 30 
minutes per respondent, including time for reviewing instructions and 
completing the survey. In addition, the MSPB invites comments on (1) 
Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of MSPB's functions, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of MSPB's 
estimate of burden of the proposed collection of information, including 
the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: According to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.10, MSPB 
plans to submit an ICR to OMB for review and approval following the 60 
day comment period. Comments must be received on or before January 31, 
2007.

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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments via any of the following methods:
    E-mail: [email protected]. Please Include ``Employee Surveys'' 
in the subject line of the message. Fax: (202) 653-7211. Mail: Dr. Anne 
Marrelli, U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, Room 515, 1615 M St., 
NW., Washington, DC 20419.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the survey 
questions, contact Anne Marrelli by phone on 202-653-6772, ext. 1341, 
by FAX on 202-653-7211, or by e-mail [email protected]. You may 
contact Dr. Marrelli via V/TDD at 1-800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Proposed Project: ``Merit Principles Survey''

    As part of its purpose, MSPB is responsible for conducting studies 
of the Federal civil service to ensure that all Federal government 
agencies follow merit systems practices and avoid prohibited personnel 
practices. To support this research agenda, MSPB periodically conducts 
surveys of samples of Federal employees. To obtain insight into 
employees' current perspectives, MSPB requests approval to conduct 
additional surveys over the next three years.
    The surveys will ask employees to share their perceptions of the 
implementation of the merit system in the workplace including topics 
such as agency and work unit performance, job satisfaction, 
compensation and rewards, fair treatment, performance management, 
training and development, and leadership.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and record keeping 
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.50 
hours per respondent.
    Respondents/Affected Entities: Participants are selected via 
stratified random sampling to facilitate a representative sample of 
Federal employees.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 80,000.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 40,000.

    Dated: November 20, 2006.
Bentley M. Roberts, Jr.,
Clerk of the Board.
 [FR Doc. E6-19914 Filed 11-24-06; 8:45 am]
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