Opportunity
Federal Register #12400013
Request for Public Comment: Information Collection for Federal Employees Compensation Claims by Dependents
Buyer
Labor Department
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
12400013
This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Department of Labor regarding information collection for claims by dependents under the Federal Employees Compensation program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) - Purpose: - Seeking public input on forms used to collect information from federal employees and their dependents or survivors - Forms are used to determine eligibility for benefits, entitlement to remaining compensation payments, and proof of dependency - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are mentioned - Estimated annual respondents: 1,241 - Estimated annual time burden: 1,063 hours - Estimated other annual costs: $730 - This is a notice for public comment on paperwork requirements, not a solicitation for goods or services
Description
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request (ICR) sponsored by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). This request involves forms used to collect information for entitlement to claim benefits under the Federal Employees Compensation program for federal employees and their dependents or survivors. The information is used to prove continued eligibility for benefits, entitlement to remaining compensation payments of a deceased employee, and to show dependency. Public comments on the ICR are invited until May 28, 2026.