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OPM RIN: 3206-AM20 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Presumption of Insurable Interest for Domestic Partners and Parties to a Civil Union  
Abstract: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to amend parts 831 and 842 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, to include domestic partners and parties to a civil union to 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 and the brightest employees. 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 and civil unions have the same insurable interests in the continued life of employees or Members as the classes of persons listed in the existing rule. 
Agency: Office of Personnel Management(OPM)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831    5 CFR 842   
Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Kristine Prentice
Retirement Services
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone:202 606-0299
Fax:202 606-0990
Email: combox@opm.gov

Roxann Johnson
Retirement Services
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone:202 606-0299
Fax:202 606-0990
Email: roxann.johnson@opm.gov