Pursuant to the
Paperwork Reduction Act, this information collection i approved for
use through 6/93, subject to the following conditions. OWCP will
work with HCFA to determine the feasibility of revising the form
immediately to display OMB control numbers assigned to HCFA, DOD,
and DOL for use of this form. OWCP will work with the other
agencies assure that the next requests for OMB approval indicate
placement of all applicable OMB control numbers, that the burden
disclosure notice indicates average burden per response for all
agencies, and directs public comments to an agency address to be
contained within the agency specific instructions. The primary
purpose of this form is to reduce administrative burden on
providers, suppliers, and others. It may become apparent in
implementation that the costs of standardizing the stems of the
States, contractors, and private insurers may exceed thes
administrative savings. OMB encourages all participating agencies,
including DOL, to closely monitor implementation of the form and
respo to public comment over the next year. Prior to resubmission
of these packages for continued OMB approval, the agencies should
critically re-evaluate the cost-effectiveness of this
standardization approach.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1993
06/30/1993
12/31/1991
634,000
0
877,000
157,167
0
150,416
0
0
0
OWCP 1500 IS A STANDARD FORM USED BY
ALL MEDICAL PROVIDERS (EXCEPT PHARMACIES) TO REQUEST PAYMENT FOR
FECA AND FBLBA CLAIMANTS' TREATMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL INJURY AND
DISEASE.
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.