[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13687-13688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05277]


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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT


Submission for Review: Application for U.S. Flag Recognition 
Benefit for Deceased Federal Civilian Employees, OPM 1825

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: 30-day notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general 
public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a new 
information collection request (ICR) 3206-NEW, Application for U.S. 
Flag Recognition Benefit for Deceased Federal Civilian Employees. 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 June 17, 
2013 at 78 FR 36314 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. 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;

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    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 April 10, 
2014. 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 by email 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 by email to [email protected] or faxed to (202) 395-6974.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2011 
(Pub. L. 112-73) authorizes an agency to furnish a United States flag 
on behalf of an employee who dies of injuries incurred in connection 
with his/her employment under specified circumstances. OPM is issuing 
guidance and final regulations to implement the Civilian Service 
Recognition Act of 2011. The guidance and regulations will assist 
agencies in administering a United States flag recognition benefit for 
fallen Federal civilian employees. The guidance and regulations 
describe the eligibility requirements and procedures to request a flag.
    OPM Form OPM 1825, Application for U.S. Flag Recognition Benefit 
for Deceased Federal Civilian Employees, may be used to determine 
deceased Federal employee and beneficiary (e.g., family member of a 
deceased employee) eligibility for issuance of a U.S. flag. The form 
may be used by any Federal entity and use of the form is at agency 
discretion. Agencies equipped to accept electronic signatures may use 
an electronic version of the form.

Analysis

    Agency: Office of Personnel Management.
    Title: Application for U.S. Flag Recognition Benefit for Deceased 
Federal Civilian Employees.
    OMB Number: 3206-NEW.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 10.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 2 hours.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Katherine Archuleta,
Director.
[FR Doc. 2014-05277 Filed 3-10-14; 8:45 am]
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