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OMB Control No:
1240-0049
ICR Reference No:
202503-1240-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202204-1240-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/OWCP
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Representative Fee Request
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
06/04/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/30/2025
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2025
Responses
6,328
0
4,035
Time Burden (Hours)
3,164
0
2,018
Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,107,400
0
985
Abstract:
Individuals filing for compensation benefits with OWCP may be represented by an attorney or other representative. The representative is entitled to request a fee for services under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). The fee must be approved by the OWCP before any demand for payment can be made by the representative. This information collection request sets forth the criteria for the information, which must be presented by the respondent in order to have the fee approved by OWCP. The information collection does not have a particular form or format; the respondent must present the information in any format which is convenient and which meets all of the required criteria.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
5 USC 8101 et seq
Name of Law: Federal Employees' Compensation Act
US Code:
5 USC 8127(b)
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 102957
12/18/2024
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 17982
04/30/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Representative Fee Request
CA-143 and CA-155
Attorney Fee Request
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
6,328
4,035
0
2,293
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,164
2,018
0
1,146
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,107,400
985
0
1,106,415
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The previously approved number of respondents has increased from 4,035 to 6,328, which is a difference of 2,293. Consequently, burden hours have also increased, which were previously noted as 2,018, now adjusted to 3,164, a difference of 1,146. We attribute this increase as a result of an increase in the number of claimants opting to have an authorized representative on their claims. There are no planned major changes to this letter at this time.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$180,360
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.
No
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.
No
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:
Pamela Hamai 415 241-3350 hamai.pamela@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:
04/30/2025
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