Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Claim for Continuance of Compensation, CA-12, 52213 [2023-16711]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
• Office of the Worker's Compensation Programs

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 150 (Monday, August 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 52213]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[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:
     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.
     OWCP/DFELHWC will post your comment as well as any 
attachments, except for information submitted and marked as 
confidential, in the docket at https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anjanette Suggs, Office of Workers' 
Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees Longshore, and 
Harbor Workers' Compensation, OWCP/DFELHWC, at [email protected] 
(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:
     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;
     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;
     Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and
     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 https://regulations.gov 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 https://www.reginfo.gov.

Anjanette Suggs,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-16711 Filed 8-4-23; 8:45 am]
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