Approved. DOL
reports that its failure to allow for electronic submission by
August 2002 is due to the imminent implementation of an new billing
system, that would allow for electronic posting and submission of
this form. Clearance for this form is given for one year. Upon
resubmission, DOL must provide for the electronic submission of
this information collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2004
03/31/2004
02/28/2005
20,100
0
9,000
2,497
0
1,017
8,000
0
3,000
The OWCP-1168 requests profile
information on providers to afford both timely reimbursement for
medical services and a list of active providers for beneficiary
referral.
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.