[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 57 (Monday, March 27, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15243-15244]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-05957]


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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT


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

AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments.

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SUMMARY: The Automated Systems Management Group, Office of Personnel 
Management (OPM) offers the general public and other federal agencies 
the opportunity to comment on a new information collection request 
(ICR), Occupational Questionnaire, OPM Form 1203-FX. The Occupational 
Questionnaire is an 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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until May 26, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
the proposed information collection to the Automated Systems Management 
Group, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415, Attention: Sara Kunkle or sent via electronic mail to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this ICR, with applicable 
supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Automated 
Systems Management Group, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Sara Kunkle or sent via email to 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 (OMB No 3206-0040). 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.

    The 1203 series was commonly referred to as the ``Qualifications 
and Availability Form C.'' OPM 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, Title 5, 
United States Code. One change has been made to the form under Section 
14, Veterans' Preference. The addition of Sole Survivorship Preference 
was added to reflect the amended eligibility categories for veterans' 
preference per Public Law 110-317, the Hubbard Act. Subparagraph (H) 
established the new category for veterans released or discharged from a 
period of active duty from the armed forces, after August 29, 2008, by 
reason of a ``sole survivorship discharge.''

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 and households.
    Number of Respondents: approximately 11,400,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 40 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 7,600,000 hours.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Kathleen M. McGettigan,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 2017-05957 Filed 3-24-17; 8:45 am]
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