Notice2023-10003
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]
[Pages 30346-30347]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-10003]
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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.''
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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#c6b5b3a1a1b5e8a7a8aca7a8a3b2b2a386a2a9aae8a1a9b0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96e5e3f1f1e5b8f7f8fcf7f8f3e2e2f3d6f2f9fab8f1f9e0">[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#6516100202164b040b0f040b0011110025010a094b020a13"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a4d7d1c3c3d78ac5cacec5cac1d0d0c1e4c0cbc88ac3cbd2">[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#7e0d0b19190d501f10141f101b0a0a1b3e1a111250191108"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d2a1a7b5b5a1fcb3bcb8b3bcb7a6a6b792b6bdbefcb5bda4">[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 administers the
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The Act provides
benefits to workers injured in maritime employment on the navigable
waters of the United States or in an adjoining area customarily used by
an employer in loading, unloading, repairing, or building a vessel. In
addition, several acts extend Longshore Act coverage to certain other
employees.
Section 9(a) of the Act provides that reasonable funeral expenses
not to exceed $3,000 shall be paid in all compensable death cases. Form
LS-265 has been provided for use in submitting the funeral expenses for
payment. See 33 U.S.C. 909(a). Section 13 generally provides for the
filing of claims under the Act, and section 39 provides authorization
for the Department to administer the Act, including promulgating rules
and regulations. See 33 U.S.C. 913 and 939. Regulations 20 CFR 702.121
provides that the OWCP may prescribe forms and require their use to
report of any required information. See 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. 1240-0040 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-265 (20 CFR 702.121).
OMB Control Number: 1240-0040.
Affected Public: Private Sector.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 75.
Frequency: On occasion.
Total Estimated Annual Responses: 75.
Estimated Average Time per Response: 0.25.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 19.
Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $66,320.94.
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 909(a), 913 and 939.
Dated: May 4, 2023.
Anjanette Suggs,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-10003 Filed 5-10-23; 8:45 am]
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