Federal Register #12400033

DOL Requests Public Comment on Revised Information Collection for Coal Mine Operator Claim Responses

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP), regarding a proposed revision to an information collection process: - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP) - Purpose: - Seeks public input on revising the information collection titled "Operator Response to Schedule for the Submission of Additional Evidence and Operator Response to Notice of Claim" - Supports administration of the Black Lung Benefits Act for coal miners and their dependents - Forms Involved: - CM2970 - CM2970a - Key Details: - Coal mine operators use these forms to respond to claims and submit additional evidence - The revision aims to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on a proposed revision related to the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled "Operator Response to Schedule for the Submission of Additional Evidence and Operator Response to Notice of Claim." This effort aims to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection supports the administration of the Black Lung Benefits Act, which provides benefits to coal miners disabled due to pneumoconiosis and their dependents. The ICR involves forms CM2970 and CM2970a used by coal mine operators to respond to claims and submit additional evidence.

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