Notice2025-10895
Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
June 16, 2025
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Special Counsel Office
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously approved information collection that has expired. This notice provides the public an opportunity to comment during a 30-day period before OMB makes a final decision. OSC is statutorily required to conduct an annual survey evaluating its operations and the effectiveness of its services, including those related to Prohibited Personnel Practices (PPP), whistleblower disclosures, and Hatch Act advisory opinions.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 114 (Monday, June 16, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 25387]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-10895]
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL
Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
AGENCY: U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC).
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission for OMB
review of proposed reinstatement of an information collection.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has submitted a request to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously
approved information collection that has expired. This notice provides
the public an opportunity to comment during a 30-day period before OMB
makes a final decision. OSC is statutorily required to conduct an
annual survey evaluating its operations and the effectiveness of its
services, including those related to Prohibited Personnel Practices
(PPP), whistleblower disclosures, and Hatch Act advisory opinions.
DATES: Comments must be received by July 16, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection at: <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Wheeler Jones, U.S. Office of
Special Counsel, at (202) 804-7131 or via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7117031d181018021e1f311e02125f161e07"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="442236282d252d372b2a042b37276a232b32">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Collection: OSC Annual Survey.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 3255-0003.
<bullet> Type of Review: Reinstatement without change of a
previously approved collection.
<bullet> Respondents: Individuals (or their representatives) who
have sought assistance from OSC.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,700.
<bullet> Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes (0.25 hours).
<bullet> Total Estimated Annual Burden: 675 hours.
<bullet> Obligation To Respond: Voluntary.
<bullet> Frequency: Annual.
OSC is required under 5 U.S.C. 1212(e) and Section 13 of Public Law
103-424 to conduct an annual survey to evaluate the effectiveness of
its operations. The survey gathers feedback from individuals who filed
PPP complaints or whistleblower disclosures, or who sought Hatch Act
advisory opinions. The survey focuses on the clarity and timeliness of
communications, resolution outcomes, and overall satisfaction with
OSC's services. It consists of four electronic questionnaires with up
to 12 questions each.
OSC uses the results to assess performance and inform improvements.
Results are reported annually to Congress and made publicly available
at <a href="http://www.osc.gov">www.osc.gov</a>. The most recent 60-day notice for this collection was
published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2025 (90 FR 15264).
This 30-day notice provides a final opportunity for public comment
before OMB takes action. OSC is particularly interested in feedback on:
1. Whether the collection is necessary for OSC's mission and has
practical utility;
2. The accuracy of OSC's burden estimate, including the assumptions
used;
3. Ways to improve the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information collected; and
4. Methods to minimize the burden on respondents, including the use
of technology.
All comments must be in writing and submitted as described in the
ADDRESSES section. Please note that any comments submitted will become
part of the public record.
Dated: June 10, 2025.
Barbara Wheeler Jones,
Chief, Case Review Division, U.S. Office of Special Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2025-10895 Filed 6-13-25; 8:45 am]
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