Federal Register #2026-16904

Request for Public Comments on Extension of Information Collection for Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Pre-Hearing Statement (LS-18)

This opportunity is a request for public comments from the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs regarding the extension of the information collection for the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Pre-Hearing Statement (LS-18). - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Extension of information collection for LS-18 Pre-Hearing Statement - No physical products or commercial services requested - Notable Requirements: - Solicitation of public input on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Focus on improving the collection process for formal hearings under the Act - Administrative details include respondent numbers, responses, burden hours, and costs, but these are not procurement-related.

Description

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection related to the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Pre-Hearing Statement (LS-18). This collection supports the referral of cases for formal hearings under the Act and ensures that data can be provided in the desired format while minimizing reporting burden. The information collected is used by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs to process claims and prepare for hearings. Comments on this extension are due by October 19, 2026.

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