Notice2023-14375
Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Request for Examination and/or Treatment (LS-1)
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Published
July 7, 2023
Issuing agencies
Labor DepartmentWorkers' Compensation Programs Office
Abstract
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: 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 on respondents can be properly assessed. OWCP/ DFELHWC is soliciting comments on the information collection for "Request for Examination and/or Treatment (LS-1)."
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 129 (Friday, July 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 43401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14375]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Workers' Compensation Programs
[OMB Control No. 1240-0029]
Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Request for
Examination and/or Treatment (LS-1)
AGENCY: Division of Federal Employees', Longshore and Harbor Workers'
Compensation (DFELHWC), Office of Workers' Compensation Programs,
Department of Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance
request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information
in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request
helps to ensure that: 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 on respondents can be properly assessed. OWCP/
DFELHWC is soliciting comments on the information collection for
``Request for Examination and/or Treatment (LS-1).''
DATES: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by
September 5, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comment as follows. Please note that late,
untimely filed comments will not be considered.
Written/Paper Submissions: Submit written/paper submissions in the
following way:
<bullet> Mail/Hand Delivery: Mail or visit DOL-OWCP/DFELHWC, Office
of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees'
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation, U.S. Department of Labor,
200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room C-4319, Washington, DC 20210.
<bullet> OWCP/DFELHWC will post your comment as well as any
attachments, except for information submitted and marked as
confidential, in the docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Anjanette Suggs, Office of
Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees'
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation, OWCP/DFELHWC at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1162647676623f707f7b707f7465657451757e7d3f767e67"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="592a2c3e3e2a7738373338373c2d2d3c193d3635773e362f">[email protected]</span></a> (email); or (202) 354-9660.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
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 the Longshore Act's coverage to certain
other employees. Section 33 U.S.C. 907 of the Longshore Act and 20 CFR
702.419, the employer/insurance carrier is responsible for furnishing
medical care for the injured employee for such period of time as the
injury or recovery period may require. Form LS-1 serves two purposes:
It authorizes the medical care, and it provides a vehicle for the
treating. physician to report the findings, treatment given, and
anticipated physical condition of the employee. Legal authority for
this information collection is found at 33 U.S.C. 907. Regulatory
authority is found at 20 CFR 702.419.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
The OWCP/DFELHWC is soliciting comments concerning the proposed
information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Request for Examination
and/or Treatment (LS-1).''
OWCP/DFELHWC is particularly interested in comments that:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the 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 OWCP/DFELHWC's estimate of the
burden related to the information collection, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used in the estimate.
<bullet> Suggest methods to 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.
Background documents related to this information collection request
are available at <a href="https://regulations.gov">https://regulations.gov</a> and at DOL-OWCP/DFELHWC
located at 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room C-4319, Washington, DC 20210.
Questions about the information collection requirements may be directed
to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this notice.
III. Current Actions
This information collection request concerns the ``Request for
Examination and/or Treatment (LS-1). OWCP/DFELHWC has updated the data
with respect to the number of respondents, responses, burden hours, and
burden costs supporting this information collection request from the
previous information collection request.
Type of Review: Extension (with/without) change of a currently
approved collection.
Agency: DOL-Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of
Federal Employees, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation, OWCP/
DFELHWC.
OMB Control Number: 1240-0029.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 3,800.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 60,000.
Annual Burden Hours: 48,750 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $2,544,300.
OWCP Form: Form LS-1, Request for Examination and/or Treatment.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized in
the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the
proposed information collection request; they will become a matter of
public record and will be available at <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov">https://www.reginfo.gov</a>.
Anjanette Suggs,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-14375 Filed 7-6-23; 8:45 am]
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