Notice2023-09994
Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request; Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
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Published
May 11, 2023
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, "Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act." 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 88, Number 91 (Thursday, May 11, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 30346]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09994]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request;
Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
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, ``Administration of the
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.'' 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
July 10, 2023.
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 for 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="5625233131257837383c3738332222331632393a78313920">[email protected]</span></a>.
Submit written comments about 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; or by
email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5221273535217c333c38333c3726263712363d3e7c353d24"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="097a7c6e6e7a2768676368676c7d7d6c496d6665276e667f">[email protected]</span></a>. Please note that comments submitted
after the comment period will not be considered.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Anjanette Suggs by telephone
at 202-354-9660 or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0370766464702d626d69626d6677776643676c6f2d646c75"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0e7d7b69697d206f60646f606b7a7a6b4e6a616220696178">[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.
The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, (OWCP) administers
the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. This Act was
amended on October 27, 1972, to provide for continuation of death
benefits for a child or certain other surviving dependents after the
age of 18 years (to age 23) if the dependent qualifies as a student as
defined in section 2 (18) of the Act. The benefit would also be
terminated if the dependent completes four years of education beyond
high school. Form LS-266 is to be submitted by the parent or guardian
for whom continuation of benefits is sought. The statements contained
on the form must be verified by an official of the education
institution. The information is used by the DOL to determine whether a
continuation of the benefits is justified.
Legal authority for this information collection is found at 33
U.S.C. 902(18) and 33 U.S.C. 939(a). Regulatory authority is found at
20 CFR 702.121.
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 generally 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(a) and
1320.6.
Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments to the
contact shown in the ADDRESSES section. Written comments will receive
consideration and summarized and included in the request for OMB
approval of the final ICR. In order to help ensure appropriate
consideration, comments should mention OMB No. 1240-0026.
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: Date Extension.
Title of Collection: Certification of Funeral Expenses under the
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.
Form: LS-266 (20 CFR 702.121).
OMB Control Number: 1240-0026.
Affected Public: Private Sector.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 20.
Frequency: On occasion.
Total Estimated Annual Responses: 20.
Estimated Average Time per Response: .5 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10.
Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $229.20.
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 902(18) and 939(a).
Dated: May 4, 2023.
Anjanette Suggs,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-09994 Filed 5-10-23; 8:45 am]
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