Retirement Systems Modernization (RSM) Defined Benefits Technology Solution (DBTS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form RSM1 RSM/DBTS Form and Instruction	New
signed memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-01-17
Emer FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-01-17
Supporting Statement.DOC Supporting Statement A	2008-01-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
183418	RSM/DBTS Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3206-0249	ICR Reference No: 200801-3206-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: OPM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Retirement Systems Modernization (RSM) Defined Benefits Technology Solution (DBTS)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 02/08/2008
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/15/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/17/2008
Terms of Clearance: This Information Collection Request is approved for 6 months. During this timeframe, OPM will follow the usual public notice process to ensure timely submission of the renewal of this approval. At the next submission of this ICR for clearance, OPM will provide a working demonstration of this system and an update on its efforts to address electronic signature capability.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2008	6 Months From Approved
Responses	8,200	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,733	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: RSM/DBTS is a web-based tool that supports the Federal Retirement Systems Modernization effort at OPM. The tool provides for on-line information collections that will replace or augment many of the current retirement information collections employed by OPM.

Emergency Justfication: Emergency Federal Register Notice published 1/17/2008 - Vol 73, page 3292. OPM is requesting an emergency clearance due to the timing of the planned deployment of the DBTS in February 2008. An emergency clearance is essential to the mission of OPM as it will ensure consistent administration of benefits to active Federal employees, annuitants, and their respective dependents, as well as other members of the general public. OPM cannot reasonably comply with normal clearance procedures due to the iterative development approach of the DBTS solution with the timing of the launch of the tool in February 2008. Screen shots, forms, and other required evidence for clearance were not available in time for the normal clearance process; adherence to normal procedures would likely result in delays or disruptions to administration of retirement benefits and launch of the DBTS in February 2008. OPM requests that OMB approve the information collection no later than February 8, 2008. The implementation of the DBTS represents a modern, web-based approach to information collections that will significantly minimize burdens placed on the public. In addition, OPM has consulted with its customer agencies and shared service centers during the development and implementation of the DBTS to ensure all practical steps have been taken to minimize burdens placed on the public.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 5 USC 83 Name of Law: Civil Service Retirement
   US Code: 5 USC 84 Name of Law: Federal Employees Retirement
   US Code: 5 USC 87 Name of Law: Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance
   US Code: 5 USC 89 Name of Law: Federal Employees Health Benefits
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
RSM/DBTS	RSM1	RSM/DBTS

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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	8,200	0	0	8,200	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,733	0	0	2,733	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,001,250

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 01/17/2008

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