Federal Register #2026-19825

Request for Public Comment on Information Collection for Approval of Representative's Fee in Black Lung Claim Proceedings

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), regarding an information collection for approval of representative's fees in Black Lung claim proceedings. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) - Purpose: - Seeking public input on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of collecting information related to representative's fees under the Black Lung Benefits Act - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - Notable Requirements: - Comments are invited on ways to improve the information collection and minimize respondent burden - The collection is used to determine if representative's services and fees can be paid under the Act - Administrative focus: This is an information collection notice, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request concerns the application for approval of a representative's fee in Black Lung claim proceedings conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor. The purpose of the collection is to gather data to determine if the representative's services and fees can be paid under the Black Lung Benefits Act. Public comments on the ICR are invited and must be received by October 29, 2026.

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