Federal Register #12400011

Public Comment Request: Extension of Information Collection for Black Lung Claim Representative Fee Approval

This notice from the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs seeks public input on extending an existing information collection for Black Lung Claim Proceedings. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) - Purpose: - Request for public comments on the continued use of the "Application for Approval of Representative's Fee in Black Lung Claim Proceedings" (OWCP Form CM-972) - Ensures compliance with 20 CFR 725.366 and the Paperwork Reduction Act - Products/Services: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities involved - Unique Requirements: - Focus is on regulatory compliance and minimizing paperwork burden - Notice is strictly for public feedback on the information collection process, not for procurement or contracting

Description

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is requesting public comments on a proposed extension without change of an existing information collection titled "Application for Approval of Representative's Fee in Black Lung Claim Proceedings Conducted by U.S. Department of Labor." This collection involves the submission and evaluation of fee applications by authorized representatives of black lung claimants. The purpose is to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to minimize paperwork burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are due by June 9, 2026.

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