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OMB Control No:
1240-0051
ICR Reference No:
202507-1240-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202207-1240-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/OWCP
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
02/06/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
09/16/2025
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2029
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2026
Responses
3,235
0
1,878
Time Burden (Hours)
3,235
0
1,878
Cost Burden (Dollars)
769
0
1,089
Abstract:
This information collection is necessary to determine whether or not the recovery of any Black Lung, Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act or Federal Employees' Compensation overpayment may be waived, compromised, terminated, or collected in full.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
5 USC 923(b)
Name of Law: Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969
US Code:
42 USC 7385j-2
Name of Law: Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Programs ActPA
US Code:
5 USC 8129(b)
Name of Law: Federal Employees' Compensation Act
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:
90 FR 21349
05/19/2025
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 44716
09/16/2025
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
Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire
OWCP-20
Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire
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
3,235
1,878
0
0
1,357
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,235
1,878
0
0
1,357
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
769
1,089
0
-320
0
0
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The previously approved number of respondents for FECA has increased from 1,378 to 2,920, which is a difference of 1,542. Consequently, burden hours have also increased, which were previously noted as 1,378 now adjusted to 2,920, a difference of 1,542. We attribute this increase as a result of an increase in the number of FECA claimants opting to have an authorized representative on their claims. There are no planned major changes to this letter at this time. The previously approved number of respondents for Black Lung has decreased from 300 to 165. Consequently, estimated burden hours have also decreased from 300 to 165. These changes are due to a decreased number of overpayments among the program. The previously approved number of respondents for EEOICPA has decreased from 200 to 150, which is a decrease of 50. The decrease is based on a review of the number of overpayments that have been assessed in the previous 3 years.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$104,983
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:
Anjanette Suggs 202 354-9660 suggs.anjanette@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:
09/16/2025
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