Notice2023-16711
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Claim for Continuance of Compensation, CA-12
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Published
August 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. Currently, OWCP/DFELHWC is soliciting comments on the information collection for Claim for Continuance of Compensation, CA-12.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 150 (Monday, August 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 52213]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16711]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Worker's Compensation Programs
[OMB Control No. 1240-0015]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Claim for
Continuance of Compensation, CA-12
AGENCY: Division of Federal Employees' Longshore and Harbor Workers'
Compensation, Office of Workers' Compensation (OWCP/DFELHWC), 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.
Currently, OWCP/DFELHWC is soliciting comments on the information
collection for Claim for Continuance of Compensation, CA-12.
DATES: All comments must be received on or before October 6, 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 S-3323, 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: 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#a1d2d4c6c6d28fc0cfcbc0cfc4d5d5c4e1c5cecd8fc6ced7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8dfef8eaeafea3ece3e7ece3e8f9f9e8cde9e2e1a3eae2fb">[email protected]</span></a>
(email) (202) 354-9660 (voice).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs administers the
Federal Employees' Compensation Act, which provides for continuation of
pay or compensation for work related injuries or disease that resulted
from Federal employment. Under 5 U.S.C. 8133 of the Act, eligible
survivors of deceased employees receive compensation benefits on
account of the employee's death. OWCP has to monitor death benefits for
current marital status, potential for dual benefits, and other criteria
for qualifying as a beneficiary under the law. Under 5 U.S.C. 8149, the
Secretary of Labor may prescribe rules and regulations necessary for
the administration and enforcement of this subchapter. Under CFR
10.414, the CA-12 is sent annually to beneficiaries in death cases to
verify that their marital and/or beneficiary status has not changed to
remain entitled to benefits.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
OWCP is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection
related to the Claim for Continuance of Compensation, CA-12. OWCP 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 has 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 information collection 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 Avenue NW, Room S-3323, 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 requests concerns the Claim for
Continuance of Compensation, CA-12. 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, without change, or a currently approved
collection.
Agency: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of
Federal Employees' Longshore, and Harbor Workers' Compensation, OWCP/
DFELHWC.
Title of Collection: Claim for Continuance of Compensation.
OMB Number: 1240-0015.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 2,894.
Frequency: Annually.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours and Cost Table: $6,895.00.
Number of Responses: 2,894.
Annual Burden Hours: 241.
Total Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $1,483.00.
OWCP Form: Form CA-12, Claim for Continuance of Compensation.
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. 2023-16711 Filed 8-4-23; 8:45 am]
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