Notice2026-02445

Agency Information Collection Request: OPM E-File System

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Published
February 6, 2026

Issuing agencies

Personnel Management Office

Abstract

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public the opportunity to comment on a new information collection request (ICR): OPM E-File System, OMB-Control Number (3206-NEW). As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, amended by the Clinger-Cohen Act, OPM is soliciting comments for this collection.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 25 (Friday, February 6, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5526-5527]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02445]


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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

[OMB Control Number (3206-NEW)]


Agency Information Collection Request: OPM E-File System

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general 
public the opportunity to comment on a new information collection 
request (ICR): OPM E-File System, OMB-Control Number (3206-NEW). As 
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, amended by the 
Clinger-Cohen Act, OPM is soliciting comments for this collection.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until April 7, 
2026. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1).

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the Federal Rulemaking Portal: 
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for submitting 
comments.
    The general policy for comments and other submissions from members 
of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing 
at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> as they are received without change, 
including any personal identifiers or contact information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this ICR, with applicable 
supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting may be obtained 
by contacting David Long, Human Resources Solutions, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E. Street NW, Washington, DC 20415, via 
phone at 202-606-1918 or via electronic mail to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ed889b848988838e88ad829d80c38a829b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cca9baa5a8a9a2afa98ca3bca1e2aba3ba">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OPM adjudicates appeals under a variety of 
regulations in 5 CFR Chapter I. These include classification appeals 
(parts 511 and 532), declination of a ``reasonable offer'' appeals 
(part 536, subpart D), compensation and leave claims (5 CFR 178 Subpart 
A), and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims (part 551, subpart G). 
In addition, OPM has proposed regulations to adjudicate appeals of 
additional types of actions, including probationary and trial period 
appeals (see 90 FR 61070, Dec. 30, 2025) and suitability action appeals 
(see today's issue of the Federal Register). To facilitate agency 
processing and tracking of appeals, OPM is creating an electronic 
filing system by which appellants can create an account and file and 
track their appeals.
    As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, as amended, 44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. The Office 
of Personnel Management is particularly interested in comments that:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of 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;
    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,

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electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submissions of responses.

Analysis

    Agency: Office of Personnel Management.
    Title: OPM E-File System.
    OMB Number: 3206-NEW.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Number of Respondents: 1,380.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 25 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 575 hours.

Jerson Matias,
Federal Register Liaison, Office of Personnel Management.
[FR Doc. 2026-02445 Filed 2-5-26; 8:45 am]
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