The LS-1 is used by employers to
authorize medical treatment for injured workers and by physicians
to report findings of physical examinations and treatment
recommended.
Burden has been reduced by
28,350 hours (109,350 previous burden hours 81,000 current burden
hours = 28,350 hours). This reduction in burden hours is the result
of reduced reporting under the Act resulting in a reduction in the
number of responses from the previous estimate of 101,250 responses
to the current estimate of 75,000. A cost to the employer of $47.00
is applied per response for the physicians time in performing each
exam and completing the form. This cost, which was not accounted
for in the last submission, has increased the cost burden by
$3,525,000. Netted against a reduction in mailing cost of $8,000
due to fewer responses, the cost burden has increased by
$3,517,000.
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.