Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation; Proposed Renewal of Existing Collection; Comment Request, 39904 [2011-17006]

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[FR Doc. 2011–16897 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation; Proposed Renewal of Existing Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:21 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)] This program 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, the Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWCP) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Payment of Compensation without Award (LS–206). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the address section of this Notice. Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before September 6, 2011. DATES: Mr. Vincent Alvarez, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S–3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 693–0372, fax (202) 693–2447, E-mail Alvarez.Vincent@dol.gov. Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or E-mail). ADDRESSES: 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. Under sections 914(b) & (c) of the Longshore Act, a self-insured employer or insurance carrier is required to pay compensation within 14 days after the employer has knowledge of the injury or death. Upon making the first payment, the employer or carrier shall immediately notify the district director of the payment. Form LS–206 has been designated as the proper form on which report of first payment is to be made. This information collection is currently approved for use through October 31, 2011. PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 II. Review Focus: The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which: • 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; • 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; • Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and • 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 submissions of responses. III. Current Actions: The Department of Labor seeks the extension of approval of this information collection in order to carry out its responsibility to meet the statutory requirements to provide compensation or death benefits under the Act to workers covered by the Act. Agency: Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. Type of Review: Extension. Title: Payment of Compensation without Award. OMB Number: 1240–0043. Agency Number: LS–206. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Total Respondents: 600. Total Annual Responses: 16,800. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 4,200. Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes. Frequency: On occasion. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): $8,652. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: June 30, 2011. Vincent Alvarez, Agency Clearance Officer, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of Labor. [FR Doc. 2011–17006 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CF–P E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 130 (Thursday, July 7, 2011)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17006]



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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR



Office of Workers' Compensation Programs




Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation; Proposed 

Renewal of Existing Collection; Comment Request



ACTION: Notice.



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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to 

reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 

consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies 

with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing 

collections of information in accordance with the paperwork Reduction 

Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)] This program 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, the Office of Workers' Compensation (OWCP) is soliciting 

comments concerning the proposed collection: Payment of Compensation 

without Award (LS-206). A copy of the proposed information collection 

request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the 

address section of this Notice.



DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 

addresses section below on or before September 6, 2011.



ADDRESSES: Mr. Vincent Alvarez, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 

Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone 

(202) 693-0372, fax (202) 693-2447, E-mail Alvarez.Vincent@dol.gov. 

Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or 

E-mail).



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.

    Under sections 914(b) & (c) of the Longshore Act, a self-insured 

employer or insurance carrier is required to pay compensation within 14 

days after the employer has knowledge of the injury or death. Upon 

making the first payment, the employer or carrier shall immediately 

notify the district director of the payment. Form LS-206 has been 

designated as the proper form on which report of first payment is to be 

made. This information collection is currently approved for use through 

October 31, 2011.

    II. Review Focus: The Department of Labor is particularly 

interested in comments which:

     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;

     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;

     Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the 

information to be collected; and

     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 submissions of responses.

    III. Current Actions: The Department of Labor seeks the extension 

of approval of this information collection in order to carry out its 

responsibility to meet the statutory requirements to provide 

compensation or death benefits under the Act to workers covered by the 

Act.

    Agency: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.

    Type of Review: Extension.

    Title: Payment of Compensation without Award.

    OMB Number: 1240-0043.

    Agency Number: LS-206.

    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.

    Total Respondents: 600.

    Total Annual Responses: 16,800.

    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 4,200.

    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.

    Frequency: On occasion.

    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.

    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $8,652.

    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 

and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 

approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 

matter of public record.



    Dated: June 30, 2011.

Vincent Alvarez,

Agency Clearance Officer, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, 

U.S. Department of Labor.

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