Notice2026-11554
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Comment Request; Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
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Published
June 10, 2026
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Labor DepartmentWorkers' Compensation Programs Office
Abstract
The Department of Labor (DOL) 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 can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Workers' Compensation, Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Programs 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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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 111 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35274-35275]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11554]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
[OMB Control No. 1240-0014]
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Comment Request;
Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
AGENCY: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Coal Mine
Workers' Compensation, (OWCP/DLHWC) Labor.
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) 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 can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office
of Workers' Compensation, Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers'
Compensation Programs 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.''
DATES: All comments must be received on or before August 10, 2026.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comment as follows. Please note that late,
untimely filed comments will not be considered.
Electronic Submissions: Submit electronic comments in the following
way:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments for WCPO-2026-0397,
including attachments, to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> will be posted to
the docket, with no changes. Because your comment will be made public,
you are responsible for ensuring that your comment does not include any
confidential information that you or a third party may not wish to be
posted, such as your or anyone else's Social Security number or
confidential business information.
<bullet> If your comment includes confidential information that you
do not wish to be made available to the public, submit the comment as a
written/paper submission.
Written/Paper Submissions: Submit written/paper submissions in the
following way:
<bullet> Mail/Hand Delivery: Mail or visit DOL-OWCP/DFEC, Office of
Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees'
Compensation, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room
S-3323, Washington, DC 20210.
<bullet> OWCP/DLHWC 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 by telephone at 202-
354-9660 or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#deadabb9b9adf0bfb0b4bfb0bbaaaabb9ebab1b2f0b9b1a8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ddaea8babaaef3bcb3b7bcb3b8a9a9b89db9b2b1f3bab2ab">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) administers the
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). LHWCA 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
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Longshore Act's coverage to certain other employees.
The Secretary of Labor has authority to make rules and regulations
to establish procedures which are necessary or appropriate to carry out
the provisions of the Act. 33 U.S.C. 939, 944. The Secretary has
delegated that authority to the Director, Office of Workers'
Compensation Programs. Secretary's Order 10-2009; Public Law 111-5 803,
123 Stat. 115, 187 (2009).
A claimant's social security number may be requested pursuant to
Public Law 103-112 and the regulations at 20 CFR 702.202 and 702.221.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
OWCP is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to the Administration of the Longshore and Harbor
Workers' Compensation Act. 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.
Documents related to this information collection request are
available at <a href="https://regulations.gov">https://regulations.gov</a> and at DOL-OWCP located at 200
Constitution Ave. NW, Room S-3524, 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 Administration of
the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, OWCP Forms: LS-200,
LS-201, LS-203, LS-204, LS-262, LS-267. OWCP 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 change of currently approved
collection.
Agency: DOL-Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation, OWCP/DLHWC.
OMB Number: 124-0014.
Affected Public: Private Sector.
Number of Respondents: 32,672.
Frequency: On occasion.
Total Annual Responses: 32,672.
Average Time per Response: 16 minutes.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,641
Burden Summary
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Form Hours
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LS-200 (Report of Earnings)............................. 319.67
LS-271 (Application for Self-Insurance)................. 27
LS-272 (Application to Write Longshore Insurance)....... 30
LS-274 (Injury Report of Insurance Carrier and Self- 580
Insured Employer)......................................
LS-201 (Notice of Employee's Injury or Death)........... 301.00
LS-513 (Report of Payments)............................. 295
LS-267 (Claimant's Statement)........................... 8.43
LS-203 (Employee's Claim for Compensation).............. 6,979.00
LS-204 (Attending Physician's Supplementary Report)..... 11.50
LS-262 (Claim for Death Benefits)....................... 90.00
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Total Burden Hours.................................. 8,641.60
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(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A))
Anjanette Suggs,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-11554 Filed 6-9-26; 8:45 am]
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