[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 242 (Friday, December 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67254-67255]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-30167]


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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT


Submission for Review: OPM Form 1203-FX, Occupational 
Questionnaire, 3206-0040

AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Automated Services Management Group, 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 information 
collection was previously published in the Federal Register on 
September 18, 2009 at Volume 74 FR 47981 allowing for a 60-day public 
comment period. We received 3 comments and responded to them. The 
purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public 
comments. 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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until January 19, 
2010. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management 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 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 Occupational Questionnaire is an

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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.

Analysis

    Agency: Automated Systems Management Group, 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: 3,484,764.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 45 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,613,573.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $468,280.

John Berry,
Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
[FR Doc. E9-30167 Filed 12-17-09; 8:45 am]
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