Approved consistent with DOL clarification memos of 9-17-98 and 9-28-98. DOL will develop electronic submission options for the CA-7 form and a communications protocol that will allow electronic submission of the rest of the forms by the time of the next submission of this ICR.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1999
10/31/1999
10/31/1999
441,855
0
441,855
43,414
0
43,412
154,000
0
154,000
These forms are used for filing claims for wage loss or permanent impairment due to a Federal employment-related injury and to obtain necessary medical documentation to determine whether a claimant is entitled to benefits under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA), 5 U.S.C. 8101 et seq. et. seq.
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.