[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 112 (Friday, June 9, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 36728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-14690]
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MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection
AGENCY: Merit Systems Protection Board.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is requesting a
three-year extension of approval of its optional appeal form, Optional
Form 283 (Rev. 10/94) from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
under section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The appeal
form is currently displayed in 5 CFR Part 1201, Appendix I, and on the
MSPB Web Page at http://www.mspb.gov/foia/applform.pdf.
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 vary from 20 minutes to one hour per response,
with an average of 30 minutes, including time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information.
Estimated Annual Reporting Burden
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Hours per
5 CFR section Annual number Frequency per Total annual response Total hours
of respondents response responses (average)
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1201 and 1209...................................................... 9,000 1 9,000 .5 4,500
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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: Comments must be received on or before August 8, 2000.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the appeal form may be obtained from Arlin
Winefordner, Merit Systems Protection Board, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20419 or by calling (202) 653-7200. Comments concerning
the paperwork burden should also be addressed to Mr. Winefordner.
Robert E. Taylor,
Clerk of the Board.
[FR Doc. 00-14690 Filed 6-8-00; 8:45 am]
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