Approved consistent with clarifications in DOL memo of 10-7-99. DOL will report in September 2000 and September 2001 on the progress it has made in facilitating the electronic submission of these forms.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2002
08/31/2002
10/31/1999
302,628
0
441,855
30,766
0
43,414
109,000
0
154,000
These forms are used for filing claims for wage loss of 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.
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.