We have approved
this one-time pilot questionnaire with the following conditions: 1)
If OWCP wishes to expand use of this questionnaire, it shall fully
analyze the prospective predictive power of this instrument at that
time. 2) OWCP shall demonstrate that the information collection
burden associated with wider use of this questionnaire is justified
by its usefulness in helping to reduce long-term back injury
claims. We have given approval for less than the requested period
to ensure that this pilot is evaluated before further pilots are
conducted or the program is expanded.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1992
03/31/1992
800
0
0
528
0
0
0
0
0
OWCP IS COLLECTING MEDICAL DATA
THROUGH TELEPHONE INTERVIEW FROM TREATING PHYSICIANS WHO ARE CARING
FOR EMPLOYEES COVERED UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT
(FECA) TO PROVIDE BASE-LINE INFORMATION FOR A CLAIMANT ADVOCATE
PILOT PROGRAM THAT WILL TEST INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES DEVELOPED TO
IMPROVE INJURY OUTCOME AND ENCOURAGE RETURN TO WORK. THIS IS
ONE-TIME APPLICATION, ALTHOUGH
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:
(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;
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.