Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 47629 [2010-19406]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 151 / Friday, August 6, 2010 / Notices Description: The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) is the federal agency responsible for administration of the War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA), 42 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. Under section 1704(a) of the WHCA, an insurance carrier or selfinsured who has paid workers’ compensation benefits to or on account of any person for a war-risk hazard may seek reimbursement for benefits paid (plus expenses) out of the Employment Compensation Fund for the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) at 5 U.S.C. 8147. Form CA–278 is used by insurance carriers and the selfinsured to request reimbursement. The information collected is used by OWCP staff to process requests for reimbursement of WHCA benefit payments and claims expense that are submitted by insurance carriers and self-insureds. The information is also used by OWCP to decide whether it should opt to pay ongoing WHCA benefits directly to the injured worker. For additional information, see related notice published in the Federal Register on March 15, 2010 (Vol. 75 page 12271). August 2, 2010. Linda Watts Thomas, Acting Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–19400 Filed 8–5–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CH–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES August 3, 2010. The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including, among other things, a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Linda Watts Thomas on 202–693–4223 (this is not a toll-free number) and email to: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor—Office of VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:35 Aug 05, 2010 Jkt 220001 Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202–395–7316/Fax 202–395–5806 (these are not toll-free numbers), e-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register. In order to ensure the appropriate consideration, comments should reference the applicable OMB Control Number (see below). The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: (1) 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; (2) 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; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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: Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Title of Collection: Request for Earnings Information. OMB Control Number: 1240–0005. Agency Form Number: LS–276, LS– 275–IC and LS–275–SI. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, Not-for-profit institution. Cost to Federal Government: $14,992.52. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 572. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 651. Total Burden Hours: 436.5. Total Hour Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $169.52. Description: The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) requires covered employers to secure the payment of compensation under the Act and its extensions by purchasing insurance from a carrier authorized by the Secretary of Labor to write Longshore Act Insurance, or by becoming authorized self-insured employers (33 U.S.C. 932 et seq). Each authorized insurance carrier (or carrier seeking authorization) is required to PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47629 establish annually that its Longshore obligations are fully secured either through an applicable state guaranty (or analogous) fund, a deposit of security with the Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation (DLHWC), or a combination of both. Similarly, each authorized self-insurer (or employer seeking authorization) is required to fully secure its Longshore Act obligations by depositing security with DLHWC. These requirements are designed to assure the prompt and continued payment of compensation and other benefits by the responsible carrier or self-insurer to injured workers and their survivors. Forms LS–276, Application for Security Deposit Determination; LS–275–IC, Agreement and Undertaking (Insurance Carrier); and LS–275–SI, Agreement and Undertaking (Self-insured Employer) are used to cover the submission of information by insurance carriers and self-insured employers regarding their ability to meet their financial obligations under the Longshore Act and its extensions. For additional information, see related notice published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2010 (Vol. 75 page 18887). Dated: August 3, 2010. Linda Watts Thomas, Acting Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–19406 Filed 8–5–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CF–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals August 2, 2010. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including, among other things, a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Linda Watts Thomas on 202–693–4223 (this is not a toll-free number)/and e- E:\FR\FM\06AUN1.SGM 06AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 151 (Friday, August 6, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 47629]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-19406]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 3, 2010.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of 
the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance 
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 
chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting 
documentation; including, among other things, a description of the 
likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total 
burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Linda Watts Thomas 
on 202-693-4223 (this is not a toll-free number) and e-mail to: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
    Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the 
Department of Labor--Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), 
Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202-395-7316/Fax 202-395-
5806 (these are not toll-free numbers), e-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov within 30 days from the date of this publication 
in the Federal Register. In order to ensure the appropriate 
consideration, comments should reference the applicable OMB Control 
Number (see below).
    The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
    (1) 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;
    (2) 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;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) 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: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Title of Collection: Request for Earnings Information.
    OMB Control Number: 1240-0005.
    Agency Form Number: LS-276, LS-275-IC and LS-275-SI.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit 
institution.
    Cost to Federal Government: $14,992.52.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 572.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 651.
    Total Burden Hours: 436.5.
    Total Hour Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $169.52.
    Description: The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act 
(LHWCA) requires covered employers to secure the payment of 
compensation under the Act and its extensions by purchasing insurance 
from a carrier authorized by the Secretary of Labor to write Longshore 
Act Insurance, or by becoming authorized self-insured employers (33 
U.S.C. 932 et seq). Each authorized insurance carrier (or carrier 
seeking authorization) is required to establish annually that its 
Longshore obligations are fully secured either through an applicable 
state guaranty (or analogous) fund, a deposit of security with the 
Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation (DLHWC), or a 
combination of both. Similarly, each authorized self-insurer (or 
employer seeking authorization) is required to fully secure its 
Longshore Act obligations by depositing security with DLHWC. These 
requirements are designed to assure the prompt and continued payment of 
compensation and other benefits by the responsible carrier or self-
insurer to injured workers and their survivors. Forms LS-276, 
Application for Security Deposit Determination; LS-275-IC, Agreement 
and Undertaking (Insurance Carrier); and LS-275-SI, Agreement and 
Undertaking (Self-insured Employer) are used to cover the submission of 
information by insurance carriers and self-insured employers regarding 
their ability to meet their financial obligations under the Longshore 
Act and its extensions. For additional information, see related notice 
published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2010 (Vol. 75 page 
18887).

    Dated: August 3, 2010.
Linda Watts Thomas,
Acting Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-19406 Filed 8-5-10; 8:45 am]
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