Notice2023-18668
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Rehabilitation Plan and Award, (OWCP-16)
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Published
August 30, 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 Rehabilitation Plan and Award, (OWCP-16).
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59941-59942]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18668]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Worker's Compensation Programs
[OMB Control No. 1240-0045]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Rehabilitation Plan
and Award, (OWCP-16)
AGENCY: Office of Workers' Compensation, Division of Federal Employees'
Longshore and Harbor 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 Rehabilitation Plan and Award, (OWCP-16).
DATES: All comments must be received on or before October 30, 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
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Labor, 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room S-3323, Washington, DC 20210.
<bullet> Electronic submission: You may submit comments and
attachments electronically at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the
online instructions for submitting comments.
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#90e3e5f7f7e3bef1fefaf1fef5e4e4f5d0f4fffcbef7ffe6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="80f3f5e7e7f3aee1eeeae1eee5f4f4e5c0e4efecaee7eff6">[email protected]</span></a>
(email); (202) 354-9660.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is the agency
responsible for administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers'
Compensation Act (LHWCA), and the Federal Employees' Compensation Act
(FECA). 33 U.S.C. 939 (LHWCA) and 5 U.S.C. 8104 and 8111 (FECA)
authorizes OWCP to pay for approved vocational rehabilitation services
to eligible workers with work-related disabilities. In order to decide
whether to approve a rehabilitation plan, OWCP must receive a copy of
the plan, supporting vocational testing materials and the estimated
cost to implement the plan, broken down to show the fees, supplies,
tuition and worker maintenance payments that are contemplated. OWCP
also must receive the signatures of the worker and the rehabilitation
counselor to show that the worker agrees to follow the proposed plan,
and that the proposed plan is appropriate. Form OWCP-16 is the standard
format for the collection of this information. The regulations
implementing these statutes allow for the collection of information
needed for OWCP to determine if a rehabilitation plan should be
approved and payment of any related expenses should be authorized.
(LHWCA, 702.506 and 702.507, (FECA, 20 CFR 10.518, 10.519)
II. Desired Focus of Comments
OWCP is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection (ICR) titled, ``Rehabilitation Plan and Award'', OWCP-16.
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 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 section of
this notice.
III. Current Actions
This information collection request concerns the Rehabilitation
Plan and Award, OWCP-16. 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, of a currently approved
collection.
Agency: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of
Federal Employees' Longshore, and Harbor Workers' Compensation, OWCP/
DFELHWC.
OMB Number: 1240-0045.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions, Businesses or other
for-profits.
Number of Respondents: 3,413.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 3,413.
Annual Burden Hours: 1,707 hours.
Total Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $0.
OWCP Form 16, Rehabilitation Plan and Award.
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. 2023-18668 Filed 8-29-23; 8:45 am]
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