Federal Register #12400040

Request for Public Comments on Extension of Funeral Expenses Information Collection (Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act)

This opportunity is a regulatory notice from the Department of Labor's Office of Workers Compensation Programs, Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation (OWCP/DLHWC): - Seeks public comments on extending the information collection for certifying funeral expenses under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a purchasing action - The information collection supports benefit administration for funeral expenses, with a maximum allowable amount of $3,000 per compensable death case - The notice is part of efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act - No technical or unique requirements are specified, as this is not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request titled "Certification of Funeral Expenses under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act." This collection supports the administration of benefits related to funeral expenses not exceeding $3,000 for compensable death cases under the Act. The request aims to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are due by August 10, 2026.

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