Notice2022-07253
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire (OWCP-20)
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Published
April 6, 2022
Issuing agencies
Labor DepartmentWorkers' Compensation Programs Office
Abstract
The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed revision for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, "Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire (OWCP-20). 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 87, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19978-19979]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07253]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request;
Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire (OWCP-20)
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments
concerning a proposed revision for the authority to conduct the
information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Overpayment Recovery
Questionnaire (OWCP-20). 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
June 6, 2022.
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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#e29197858591cc838c88838c87969687a2868d8ecc858d94"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c9babcaeaebae7a8a7a3a8a7acbdbdac89ada6a5e7aea6bf">[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#1d6e687a7a6e337c73777c73786969785d797271337a726b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0477716363772a656a6e656a6170706144606b682a636b72">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anjanette Suggs by telephone at 202-
354-9660 or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5023253737237e313e3a313e3524243510343f3c7e373f26"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="394a4c5e5e4a1758575358575c4d4d5c795d5655175e564f">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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#81f2f4e6e6f2afe0efebe0efe4f5f5e4c1e5eeedafe6eef7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="deadabb9b9adf0bfb0b4bfb0bbaaaabb9ebab1b2f0b9b1a8">[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#a8dbddcfcfdb86c9c6c2c9c6cddcdccde8ccc7c486cfc7de"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8af9ffededf9a4ebe4e0ebe4effefeefcaeee5e6a4ede5fc">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anjanette Suggs by telephone at 202-
354-9660 or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6e1d1b09091d400f00040f000b1a1a0b2e0a010240090118"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4f3c3a28283c612e21252e212a3b3b2a0f2b202361282039">[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.
I. Background: The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)
is the agency responsible for administration of the Federal Employees'
Compensation Act (FECA), 5 U.S.C. 8101, the Black Lung Benefits Act
(BLBA), 30 U.S.C. 901, and the Energy Employees Occupational Illness
Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA), 42 U.S.C. 7384. This
information collection is used by OWCP examiners to ascertain the
financial condition of the beneficiary to determine if the overpayment
or any part can be recovered; to identify the possible concealment or
improper transfer of assets; and to identify and consider present and
potential income and current assets for enforced collection
proceedings. The questionnaire provides a means for the beneficiary to
explain why he/she is without fault in an overpayment matter. If this
information were not collected BLBA, EEOICPA and FECA would have little
basis to determine appropriate collection proceedings. This information
collection is currently approved for use through July 31, 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 1240-0051. 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.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.
Title: Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire.
OMB Number: 1240-0051.
Agency Number: OWCP-20.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Total Respondents: 6,031.
Total Responses: 6,031.
Time per Response: 1 hour.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 6,031.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): 54,720.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a
matter of public record.
Anjanette Suggs,
Agency Clearance Officer, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs,
U.S. Department of Labor.
[FR Doc. 2022-07253 Filed 4-5-22; 8:45 am]
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