MSPB Updates Appeal Form: Nobody Cares Alert
Published Date: 9/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The Merit Systems Protection Board is renewing and updating its form for federal employees to appeal personnel and retirement decisions. This update includes options to submit appeals on paper, PDF, or online through their e-Appeal system. They’re asking for public comments by November 9, 2026, to make sure everything runs smoothly without extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Respondent Burden and Cost Estimate
If you are an individual who files an appeal or otherwise responds to MSPB's Initial Appeal Form, MSPB estimates the collection will involve a total of 7,500 annual burden hours and a total annual cost of $294,075 across an estimated 5,000 respondents. MSPB expects each respondent to respond once per year; this ICR is set to expire on September 30, 2026.
Public Posting of Comments and Personal Data
If you submit comments on this information collection, MSPB will post all submissions, without change, to MSPB's website and will include any personal information you provide. Comments must be received by November 9, 2026.
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