Federal Register #2026-16896

Request for Public Comment on Information Collection for Securing Financial Obligations under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), regarding information collection for securing financial obligations under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) - Purpose: - Soliciting public feedback on proposed information collection requirements - Focused on insurance carriers and self-insured employers - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs involved - Information collection using OWCP Forms LS-275IC, LS-275SI, and LS-276 - Submission of data regarding financial capacity to meet obligations - Unique Requirements: - Comments invited on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection process - Review and approval sought from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act - No vendors, OEMs, or contract awards are involved; this is strictly an information collection review.

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. This notice invites public comments on the proposed information collection related to securing financial obligations under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and its extensions. The collection involves submission of information by insurance carriers and self-insured employers regarding their ability to meet financial obligations. Comments are requested by September 18, 2026.

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