Opportunity
Federal Register #12400009
Labor Department Requests Public Comments on Extension of Form CA-2a Information Collection
Buyer
Office of Workers Compensation Program
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
12400009
The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (OWCP/DFEC), is requesting public comments on the proposed extension of Form CA-2a, Notice of Recurrence information collection. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) - Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC) - Purpose: - Soliciting feedback on the continued use of Form CA-2a for federal employees claiming recurrence of disability from previously accepted injuries - Focused on evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of the information collection - Invites suggestions to minimize respondent burden - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs involved - Service: Public comment solicitation for administrative data collection - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on improving the data collection process for federal employee compensation claims - No procurement of goods or services; strictly an information collection review - OEMs and Vendors: - None mentioned, as this is not a product or service procurement
Description
The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (OWCP/DFEC), is soliciting public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection for Form CA-2a, Notice of Recurrence. This form is used to request information from claimants with previously accepted injuries who claim a recurrence of disability related to the original injury. The collection aims to ensure that data is provided in the desired format, minimize reporting burden, and assess the impact on respondents. Comments are requested to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of the information collection and to suggest methods to reduce respondent burden.