Designation of Beneficiary (CSRS and FERS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form SF 3102 SF 3102, Designation of Beneficiary (FERS) Form and Instruction	Modified
SF3102_30dayFRN_Published_2021_06_30.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-06-30
2020-17686.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-06-30
E8-5659.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-05
SF 3102 Citations.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-05
SF3102_OMBSuppStmt_2021_02_09.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-06-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
33655	SF 3102, Designation of Beneficiary (FERS) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3206-0173	ICR Reference No: 202106-3206-013
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201802-3206-002
Agency/Subagency: OPM	Agency Tracking No: SF 3102
Title: Designation of Beneficiary (CSRS and FERS)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/30/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2021
Responses	3,888	3,888
Time Burden (Hours)	972	972
Cost Burden (Dollars)	39,376	0

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Abstract: This form is used by employees and annuitants covered under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System to designate a beneficiary to receive any lump sum due in the event of his/her death.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 5 USC 8424 Name of Law: Lump-sum Benefits; Designation of Beneficiary; Order of Precedence
  

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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 49401	08/13/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 34796	06/30/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
SF 3102, Designation of Beneficiary (FERS)	SF 3102, SF 3102	CSRS and FERS Designation of Beneficiary ,   CSRS and FERS Designation of Beneficiary

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	3,888	3,888	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	972	972	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	39,376	0	0	39,376	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $15,124

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

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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: 06/30/2021

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