Federal Register #3206-0235

OPM Seeks Comments on Former-Spouse Survivor Annuity Information Collection

OPM Retirement Services is seeking comments on reinstating an information collection about former-spouse survivor annuities; this is not a procurement or contract award. - Government agency: U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Retirement Services. - Purpose: Obtain public and federal-agency comments on reinstating an expired information collection concerning former-spouse survivor annuity elections and benefits. - Collection materials: - RI 20-64: Letter explaining annuity reductions and potential survivor-annuity benefit rates. - RI 20-64A: Form used to obtain an annuitant’s former-spouse survivor-annuity election. - RI 20-64B: Informational pamphlet for retirees considering a survivor annuity for a former spouse. - Estimated respondent burden: 38 respondents and 24 total hours. OPM estimates 45 minutes to complete RI 20-64A and 8 minutes for RI 20-64. - Procurement information: No products or services are being purchased, and no OEMs or vendors are named.

Description

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), through Retirement Services, is seeking comments on reinstating an expired information collection request. The collection includes RI 20-64, used to explain former-spouse survivor annuity reductions and potential benefit rates; RI 20-64A, used to obtain an annuitant’s election; and RI 20-64B, a pamphlet providing information to retirees. Comments are accepted until December 29, 2026. The notice reports an estimated 38 respondents and a total burden of 24 hours.

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