DOL's request for a continued exemption from the requirement to display the expiration date of the PRA approval for this collection of information is granted.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2000
12/31/2000
12/31/1997
212,547
0
236,137
84,576
0
92,422
67,000
0
0
The regulations and forms cover the submission of information relating to the processing of claims for benefits under the Longshore Act and extensions.
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.