3206-AM20 201110 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 3206 Office of Personnel Management OPM Presumption of Insurable Interest for Same-Sex Domestic Partners The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will issue a final rule to amend parts 831 and 842 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, to include domestic partners in the class of persons for which an insurable interest is presumed to exist. This regulatory change is needed to create greater equality in the Federal workforce. Extending available benefits will help the Federal Government compete with the private sector to recruit and retain the best candidates for employment. The proposed rule, therefore, is designed to provide Federal employees with more comprehensive retirement options that keep pace with leading companies in the private sector. Additionally, OPM is taking this step to recognize that individuals in domestic partnerships have the same insurable interests in the continued life of employees or Members as the classes of persons listed in the existing rule. Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No 5 CFR 831 5 CFR 842 5 USC 8347 No NPRM 03/03/2011 76 FR 11684 NPRM Comment Period End 04/04/2011 Final Action 03/00/2012 No No None No No No Kristine Prentice 3206 Office of Personnel Management OPM 202 606-0299 202 606-0990 kristine.prentice@opm.gov 1900 E Street NW., Washington DC 20415 Roxann Johnson 3206 Office of Personnel Management OPM 202 606-0299 202 606-0990 roxann.johnson@opm.gov 1900 E Street NW., Washington DC 20415