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OMB Control No:
1240-0057
ICR Reference No:
202301-1240-004
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
202201-1240-003
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/OWCP
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Application for Self-Insurance Under the Black Lung Benefits Act
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
Conclusion Date:
02/23/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/19/2023
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is not approved at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide to OMB a summary of all comments received on the proposed information collection and identify any changes made in response to these comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2025
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2025
Responses
294
0
294
Time Burden (Hours)
261
0
261
Cost Burden (Dollars)
34,080
0
34,080
Abstract:
This information collection is essential to the mission of OWCP’s Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation, which administers the Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA), 30 U.S.C. 901 et seq. The statute grants the Department authority to authorize and regulate coal mine operators who wish to self-insure their BLBA liabilities. 30 U.S.C. 933. This information collection would provide OWCP with sufficient information to determine whether a coal mine operator should be (or continue to be) authorized to self-insure. The information would also allow OWCP to determine the security amount a coal mine operator must deposit to guarantee that it will be able to meet its BLBA liabilities.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
30 USC 933
Name of Law: Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA)
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1240-AA16
Proposed rulemaking
88 FR 3349
01/19/2023
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Application for Self-Insurance Under the Black Lung Benefits Act
CM-2017, CM-2017b
Report of Claims Information for Self-Insured Operators
,
Application or Renewal of Self-Insurance Authority
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Regulations
Short Statement:
The proposed rule contains information collections within the meaning of the PRA, but these collections are not new. Aside from the removal of the collection associated with submitting form CM-2017a to OWCP, the requirements for completion of the forms and the information collected on the forms will not change if this proposed rule is adopted. Respondents: The estimated number of self-insured operators has increased from 49 to 61. The number of respondents increased due to increased number of estimated applications for self-insurance. Both the below estimated annualized responses and burden hours have decreased due to the removal of the CM-2017a form despite the increase in respondents. Responses: Responses have decreased from 294 to 122. Burden Hours: Burden hours have decreased from 261 to 244. Costs: Annual burden costs have decreased from $34,080 to $34,000 due to the removal of the associated mailing costs.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$15,610
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Marcela Meneses 304 420-1232 meneses.marcela@dol.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
01/19/2023
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