[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 49 (Thursday, March 13, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 11941]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-6295]


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OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL


Proposed Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Special Counsel.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), in accordance with 
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
chapter 35), has applied to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for an emergency approval to reinstate two previously approved 
information collections, consisting of forms and related regulations at 
5 CFR part 1800. Also, OSC is providing an opportunity for public 
comment in anticipation of its request to OMB for regular approval of 
the two forms. Federal employees, other Federal agencies, and the 
general public are invited to comment on OSC's information collection 
activities regarding possible prohibited personnel practices and other 
prohibited activity and whistleblower disclosures.
    Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collections of 
information are necessary for the proper performance of OSC's 
functions, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of OSC's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collections of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology.
    Send written comments regarding the emergency approval of the 
information collections to the Desk Officer, OMB, 3255-0002, OIRA, 
Washington, DC 20503. OMB should receive comments by March 13, 1997.
    Send written comments regarding the request for regular approval of 
the information collections and requests for copies of the proposed 
information collections to Cathleen Sadlo Schulz, Senior Attorney, U.S. 
Office of Special Counsel, 1730 M Street, NW., Suite 300, Washington, 
DC 20036-4505. Comments should be received on or before May 12, 1997.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comment is requested on the following 
collections of information:
    1. Title of Collection: Report of Possible Prohibited Personnel 
Practice or Other Prohibited Activity.
    Agency Form Number: OSC 11; OMB Control Number 3255-0002.
    Type of Information Collection: Emergency approval and 
reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for 
which approval has expired.
    Affected public: Current and former Federal employees and 
applicants for Federal employment.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 1884.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Estimated Annual burden: 1884 hours.
    Abstract: This optional form, or the format provided in 5 CFR 
1800.1, are for use by current and former Federal employees and 
applicants for Federal employment to report possible prohibited 
personnel practices or other prohibited activity by Federal agencies or 
employees.
    2. Title of Collection: Disclosure of Information.
    Agency Form Number: OSC 12; OMB Control Number 3255-0002.
    Type of Information Collection: Emergency approval and 
reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for 
which approval has expired.
    Affected public: Federal employees and agencies and other 
individuals.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 252.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Estimated Annual burden: 252 hours.
    Abstract: This optional whistleblower disclosure form, and the 
format provided in 5 CFR 1800.2, are for use by current and former 
Federal employees and applicants for Federal employment to disclose a 
violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or gross mismanagement, a 
gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and 
specific danger to public health or safety.
Erin M. McDonnell,
Associate Special Counsel for Planning and Advice.
[FR Doc. 97-6295 Filed 3-12-97; 8:45 am]
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