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OMB Control No:
3206-0174
ICR Reference No:
202406-3206-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202102-3206-003
Agency/Subagency:
OPM
Agency Tracking No:
RI 20-63/RI 20-116/RI 20-117
Title:
Survivor Annuity Election for a Spouse
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
05/08/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/30/2024
Terms of Clearance:
This collection is approved based on the revised materials provided by the Agency.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2025
Responses
2,400
0
2,400
Time Burden (Hours)
1,800
0
1,834
Cost Burden (Dollars)
51,600
0
49,290
Abstract:
Survivor Annuity Election for a Spouse is an ICR containing one form and two cover letters. RI 20-63, Survivor Annuity Election for a Spouse, is available for retirees to file a specific written election with OPM to provide a survivor annuity. RI 20-63 is sent with RI 20-117, a cover letter customized to fit the annuitant’s specific situation, to provide information about the annuity payable after a survivor reduction to obtain the maximum survivor annuity. If the annuitant uses RI 20-63 to elect less than the maximum survivor annuity, we use RI 20-116 to supply the updated calculations of their requested election.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
5 USC 8339(j)(5)(C)(i) and (k)(2)
Name of Law: Computation of Annuity
US Code:
5 USC 8416(b) and (c)
Name of Law: Survivor reduction for a current spouse
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 20711
03/25/2024
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 54085
06/28/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Survivor Annuity Election for a Spouse/Cover Letter Giving Information About the Cost to Elect Less Than the Maximum Survivor Annuity/Cover Letter Giving Information About the....
RI 20-117_ROC, RI 20-63, RI 20-116, RI 20-117_DC
Information about the Cost to Elect Less Than the Maximum Survivor Annuity
,
Information about the Cost to Elect teh Maximum Survivor Annuity
,
Survivor Annuity Election for a Spouse
,
Information about the Cost to Elect the Maximum Survivor Annuity
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
2,400
2,400
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,800
1,834
0
-34
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
51,600
49,290
0
-37,110
39,420
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
Program changed due to updated costs, including inflation of wages.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$142,800
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Alexys Stanley 202 936-2501 alexys.stanley@opm.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
06/30/2024
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