Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Attorney Acknowledgement/Instructions Relating to Representative Fee Applications; OMB Control No. 1240-0049, 102957-102958 [2024-29866]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 18, 2024 / Notices (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless the OMB approves it and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid OMB Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. Agency: DOL–MSHA. Title of Collection: Underground Retorts. OMB Control Number: 1219–0096. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits. Number of Respondents: 1. Frequency: On occasion. Number of Responses: 1. Annual Burden Hours: 160 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Michael Howell, Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst. [FR Doc. 2024–29835 Filed 12–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Attorney Acknowledgement/Instructions Relating to Representative Fee Applications; OMB Control No. 1240– 0049 Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation, (OWCP/DFEC) Labor. ACTION: Request for public comments. AGENCY: 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; khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Dec 17, 2024 Jkt 265001 collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation, (OWCP/DFEC) is soliciting comments on the information collection for Attorney Acknowledgement/Instructions Relating to Representative Fee Applications, CA– 143/CA–155. All comments must be received on or before February 18, 2025. DATES: 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: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments for WCPO–2024–0021–0001. Comments submitted electronically, including attachments, to https:// www.regulations.gov 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. • 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: • 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. • OWCP/DFEC 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. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anjanette Suggs, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees’ Longshore, and Harbor Workers’ Compensation, OWCP/ DFELHWC, at suggs.anjanette@dol.gov (email); (202) 354–9660. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 102957 I. Background The Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) administers the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA). A Federal employee who sustains a work-related injury is entitled to receive compensation under the FECA. Under 5 U.S.C. 8127(a) and in accordance with 20 CFR 10.700 and 702.131, a claimant may authorize an attorney or other individual to represent his or her interests in any proceeding before the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP). Under 5 U.S.C. 8127(b) and in accordance with 20 CFR 10.702 and 702.132, fees for representatives’ services must first be approved by the Secretary. The representative is entitled to request a fee for services under 20 CFR 10.700–703 (Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA)). The fee must be approved by the OWCP before any demand for payment can be made by the representative. See: https://www.dol.gov/owcp/dfec/ regs/statutes/feca.htm. eCFR: 20 CFR part 10—Claims for Compensation Under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act, as Amended. II. Desired Focus of Comments OWCP/DFEC is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection related to the Attorney Acknowledgement/Instructions Relating to Representative Fee Applications. OWCP/DFEC 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/ DFEC’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/DFEC located at 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room S–3323, Washington, DC 20210. Questions about the information collection requirements E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1 102958 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 18, 2024 / Notices 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 Attorney Acknowledgement/Instructions Relating to Representative Fee Applications, CA– 143/CA–155. OWCP/DFEC 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 a currently approved collection. Agency: Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation, OWCP/DFEC. OMB Number: 1240–0049. Affected Public: Private Sector— Business or other For-profits. Number of Respondents: 6,328. Frequency: On occasion. Number of Responses: 6,328. Annual Burden Hours: 3,164 hours. Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $1,107,400.00. OWCP/DFEC 1240–0049: OWCP/ DFEC Attorney Acknowledgement/ Instructions Relating to Representative Fee Applications. 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. POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. K2025–814; MC2025–770 and K2025–769; MC2025–793 and K2025–792; MC2025–794 and K2025–793; MC2025–795 and K2025–794; MC2025–796 and K2025– 795; MC2025–797 and K2025–796; MC2025– 798 and K2025–797; MC2025–799 and K2025–798; MC2025–800 and K2025–799; MC2025–801 and K2025–800; MC2025–802 and K2025–801; MC2025–803 and K2025– 802; MC2025–804 and K2025–803; MC2025– 805 and K2025–804; MC2025–806 and K2025–805; MC2025–807 and K2025–806; MC2025–808 and K2025–807; MC2025–809 and K2025–808; MC2025–810 and K2025– 809; MC2025–811 and K2025–810; MC2025– 812 and K2025–811; MC2025–813 and K2025–812; MC2025–814 and K2025–813; MC2025–815 and K2025–815; MC2025–816 and K2025–816; MC2025–817 and K2025– 817] New Postal Products Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission’s consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: December 20, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing alternatives. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents Anjanette Suggs, Certifying Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–29866 Filed 12–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CH–P I. Introduction II. Public Proceeding(s) III. Summary Proceeding(s) khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES I. Introduction Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405, the Commission gives notice that the Postal Service filed request(s) for the Commission to consider matters related to Competitive negotiated service agreement(s). The request(s) may propose the addition of a negotiated service agreement from the Competitive product list or the modification of an existing product currently appearing on the Competitive product list. The public portions of the Postal Service’s request(s) can be accessed via the Commission’s website (https:// VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Dec 17, 2024 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 www.prc.gov). Non-public portions of the Postal Service’s request(s), if any, can be accessed through compliance with the requirements of 39 CFR 3011.301.1 Section II identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, that will be reviewed in a public proceeding as defined by 39 CFR 3010.101(p), the title of each such request, the request’s acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. For each such request, the Commission appoints an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505 and 39 CFR 3000.114 (Public Representative). Section II also establishes comment deadline(s) pertaining to each such request. The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service’s request(s) identified in Section II, if any, are consistent with the policies of title 39. Applicable statutory and regulatory requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 U.S.C. 3633, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR part 3041. Comment deadline(s) for each such request, if any, appear in Section II. Section III identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, to add a standardized distinct product to the Competitive product list or to amend a standardized distinct product, the title of each such request, the request’s acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. Standardized distinct products are negotiated service agreements that are variations of one or more Competitive products, and for which financial models, minimum rates, and classification criteria have undergone advance Commission review. See 39 CFR 3041.110(n); 39 CFR 3041.205(a). Such requests are reviewed in summary proceedings pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.325(c)(2) and 39 CFR 3041.505(f)(1). Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405(c)–(d), the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment in proceedings to review such requests. II. Public Proceeding(s) 1. Docket No(s).: K2025–814; Filing Title: Request of the United States Postal Service Concerning Functionally Equivalent Inbound Competitive MultService Agreement with Foreign Postal Operator—FY25–2; Filing Acceptance 1 See Docket No. RM2018–3, Order Adopting Final Rules Relating to Non-Public Information, June 27, 2018, Attachment A at 19–22 (Order No. 4679). E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 102957-102958]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29866]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of Workers' Compensation Programs


Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Attorney 
Acknowledgement/Instructions Relating to Representative Fee 
Applications; OMB Control No. 1240-0049

AGENCY: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Federal 
Employees' Compensation, (OWCP/DFEC) 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, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of 
Federal Employees' Compensation, (OWCP/DFEC) is soliciting comments on 
the information collection for Attorney Acknowledgement/Instructions 
Relating to Representative Fee Applications, CA-143/CA-155.

DATES: All comments must be received on or before February 18, 2025.

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:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments for WCPO-2024-0021-
0001. Comments submitted electronically, including attachments, to 
https://www.regulations.gov 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.
     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:
     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.
     OWCP/DFEC 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC) administers 
the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). A Federal employee who 
sustains a work-related injury is entitled to receive compensation 
under the FECA. Under 5 U.S.C. 8127(a) and in accordance with 20 CFR 
10.700 and 702.131, a claimant may authorize an attorney or other 
individual to represent his or her interests in any proceeding before 
the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). Under 5 U.S.C. 
8127(b) and in accordance with 20 CFR 10.702 and 702.132, fees for 
representatives' services must first be approved by the Secretary. The 
representative is entitled to request a fee for services under 20 CFR 
10.700-703 (Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA)). The fee must 
be approved by the OWCP before any demand for payment can be made by 
the representative.
    See: https://www.dol.gov/owcp/dfec/regs/statutes/feca.htm.
    eCFR: 20 CFR part 10--Claims for Compensation Under the Federal 
Employees' Compensation Act, as Amended.

II. Desired Focus of Comments

    OWCP/DFEC is soliciting comments concerning the proposed 
information collection related to the Attorney Acknowledgement/
Instructions Relating to Representative Fee Applications. OWCP/DFEC 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/DFEC'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/DFEC located 
at 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room S-3323, Washington, DC 20210. 
Questions about the information collection requirements

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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 Attorney 
Acknowledgement/Instructions Relating to Representative Fee 
Applications, CA-143/CA-155. OWCP/DFEC 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 a currently approved 
collection.
    Agency: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of 
Federal Employees' Compensation, OWCP/DFEC.
    OMB Number: 1240-0049.
    Affected Public: Private Sector--Business or other For-profits.
    Number of Respondents: 6,328.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Responses: 6,328.
    Annual Burden Hours: 3,164 hours.
    Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $1,107,400.00.
    OWCP/DFEC 1240-0049: OWCP/DFEC Attorney Acknowledgement/
Instructions Relating to Representative Fee Applications.
    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. 2024-29866 Filed 12-17-24; 8:45 am]
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