[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 167 (Thursday, August 28, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51295-51296]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-20217]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Chief Financial Officer


Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: National Finance Center (NFC), United States Department of 
Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: 60-day notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the USDA, NFC's intention to 
request a review of a currently approved information collection for the 
Direct Premium Remittance System (DPRS), Form DPRS-2809 Request to 
Change FEHB Enrollment.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by October 27, 2014 to 
be assured of consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this information collection, 
with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting 
Adrianne F. Riviere, Chief, Government Insurance Services Branch, USDA, 
NFC, DPRS Billing Unit, P.O. Box 61760, New Orleans, LA 70161-1760; 
telephone: 504-426-1311; telefax 303-205-3172; or email to 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: DPRS-2809, Request to Change FEHB Enrollment.
    OMB Number: 0505-0024.
    Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2014.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The DPRS-2809, Request to Change FEHB Enrollment, is for 
Spouse Equity Act/Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC) enrollees 
and direct pay annuitants who are eligible to elect, cancel, or change 
health benefits enrollment during the open season each year.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: Public reporting burden for this 
collection of information is estimated to average 45 minutes per 
response.
    Respondents: Individuals who are under the Spouse Equity Act/TCC 
and direct pay annuitants who are eligible to make Federal Employees 
Health Benefits plan changes during open season.

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    Estimated Number of Respondents: 25,000.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1 (one).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 18,750.
    Request for Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) 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) 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) 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 those who are to respond, including the 
use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other 
technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
on the proposed information collection. Comments may be sent to DPRS 
via email to [email protected]. All comments received will be 
available for public inspection during regular business hours at the 
same address.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for the Office Management and Budget's approval. All comments 
will become a matter of public record.

 John S. White,
Director, National Finance Center.
[FR Doc. 2014-20217 Filed 8-27-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-KS-P