Notice2021-21898
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Rehabilitation Maintenance Certificate (OWCP-17)
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Published
October 7, 2021
Issuing agencies
Labor DepartmentWorkers' Compensation Programs Office
Abstract
The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Rehabilitation Maintenance Certificate (OWCP-17).'' This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 192 (Thursday, October 7, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55861-55862]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21898]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Workers' Compensation Programs
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request;
Rehabilitation Maintenance Certificate (OWCP-17)
AGENCY: Office of Workers' Compensations, DOL
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments
concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the
information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Rehabilitation
Maintenance Certificate (OWCP-17).'' This comment request is part of
continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent
burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
DATES: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by
December 6, 2021.
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ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation;
including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency
of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained free by
contacting Anjanette Suggs by telephone at 202-354-9660 or by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c6f697b7b6f327d72767d72796868795c787370327b736a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="097a7c6e6e7a2768676368676c7d7d6c496d6665276e667f">[email protected]</span></a>.
Submit written comments about, or requests for a copy of, this ICR
by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers'
Compensation Programs, Room S3323, 200 Constitution Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20210; by email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d3a0a6b4b4a0fdb2bdb9b2bdb6a7a7b693b7bcbffdb4bca5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7c4c2d0d0c499d6d9ddd6d9d2c3c3d2f7d3d8db99d0d8c1">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Anjanette Suggs by telephone
at 202-354-9660 or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5f2c2a38382c713e31353e313a2b2b3a1f3b303371383029"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2f5c5a48485c014e41454e414a5b5b4a6f4b404301484059">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DOL, as part of continuing efforts to
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies
an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of
information before submitting them to the OMB for final approval. This
program helps to ensure requested data can be provided in the desired
format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized,
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of
collection requirements can be properly assessed.
Background: The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)
administers the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) and the
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). These acts
provide vocational rehabilitation services to eligible workers with
disabilities. 5 U.S.C. 8111(b) of the FECA provides that OWCP may pay
an individual undergoing vocational rehabilitation a maintenance
allowance, not to exceed $200 a month. 33 U.S.C. 908(g) of the LHWCA
provides that person(s) undergoing such vocational rehabilitation shall
receive maintenance allowances as additional compensation. Form OWCP-17
is used to collect information necessary to determine the amount of any
maintenance allowance to be paid. This information collection is
currently approved for use through February 28, 2022. This information
collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally cannot
conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and the public is
generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless
the OMB under the PRA approves it and displays a currently valid OMB
Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of
law, no person shall be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a
collection of information that does not display a valid Control Number.
See 5 CFR 1320.5(b) and 1320.6.
Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments to the
contact shown in the ADDRESSES section. Written comments will receive
consideration, and be summarized and included in the request for OMB
approval of the final ICR. In order to help ensure appropriate
consideration, comments should mention OMB Number 1240-0012. Submitted
comments will also be a matter of public record for this ICR and posted
on the internet, without redaction. The DOL encourages commenters not
to include personally identifiable information, confidential business
data, or other sensitive statements/information in any comments.
The DOL is particularly interested in comments that:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
<bullet> Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
Agency: DOL--Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.
Type of Review: Extension.
Title of Collection: Rehabilitation Maintenance Certificate.
Form: OWCP-17.
OMB Number: 1240-0012.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 287.
Frequency: As needed.
Total Estimated Annual Responses: 694.
Estimated Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 118.
Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $0.00.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).
Anjanette Suggs,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-21898 Filed 10-6-21; 8:45 am]
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