Agency Information Collection Request: Tribal Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program Tribal Employer Application (3206-NEW)

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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public the opportunity to comment on an information collection request (ICR): Tribal Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program Tribal Employer Application, OMB Control Number (3206-NEW). As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, OPM is soliciting comments for this collection.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 200 (Monday, October 19, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 66171]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21375]


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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT


Agency Information Collection Request: Tribal Federal Employees 
Health Benefits (FEHB) Program Tribal Employer Application (3206-NEW)

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 an information collection request 
(ICR): Tribal Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program Tribal 
Employer Application, OMB Control Number (3206-NEW). As required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act, OPM is soliciting comments for this 
collection.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until December 18, 
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="https://www.regulations.gov">https://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="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> as they are received and without 
change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Healthcare and Insurance, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415, 
Attention: Cameron Stokes, via phone at 202-936-2847, or via electronic 
mail to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1642647f74777a6664797164777b655679667b38717960"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cb9fb9a2a9aaa7bbb9a4acb9aaa6b88ba4bba6e5aca4bd">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, 
as amended, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, OPM is soliciting comments for this 
collection. OPM 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, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submissions of responses.

Background

    OPM is collecting information from tribal employers applying to 
participate in the FEHB Program under 25 U.S.C. 1647b and subpart N of 
5 CFR part 890. OPM defines ``tribal employer'' in 5 CFR 890.1402 to 
include an Indian tribe or tribal organization carrying out at least 
one program under the Indian Self-Determination and Education 
Assistance Act or the Tribally Controlled Schools Act; or an urban 
Indian organization carrying out at least one program under title V of 
the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. A tribal employer must be 
entitled to purchase coverage, rights, and benefits under the FEHB 
Program for their tribal employees. Once a tribal employer elects to 
participate in the FEHB Program in compliance with 5 CFR 890.1404, a 
tribal employee who is considered a common law employee and meets FEHB 
requirements for the type of employment (e.g., full-time, seasonal) 
will become eligible to enroll in FEHB pursuant to 5 CFR 890.1405.
    This collection consists of information identifying the tribal 
employer and its representatives for FEHB purposes, key tribal 
personnel, billing unit and bank account information, and a tribal 
employer profile. Collection of this information is necessary to ensure 
the validity of a program application and to facilitate enrollment in 
the FEHB Program. The information is not published.

Analysis

    Agency: Office of Personnel Management.
    Title: Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) Program Tribal 
Employer Application.
    OMB Number: 3206-NEW.
    Frequency: Once.
    Affected Public: Tribal employers (tribes, tribal organizations, 
tribally controlled schools, and urban Indian organizations) eligible 
to participate in FEHB.
    Number of Respondents: 75.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 135 minutes or 2.25 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 168.75.

Alexys Stanley,
Federal Register Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2026-21375 Filed 10-16-26; 8:45 am]
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