Notice2026-02445
Agency Information Collection Request: OPM E-File System
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
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.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 25 (Friday, February 6, 2026)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[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]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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 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,
[[Page 5527]]
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]
BILLING CODE 6325-43-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on February 6, 2026.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.