Claim for Reimbursement of Benefit Payments and Claims Expense Under the War Hazards Compensation Act
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
03/12/2010
03/12/2010
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2010
36 Months From Approved
140
0
80
70
0
40
239
0
0
Information collected using Form CA-278 will allow OWCP to consider requests filed by insurance carriers and self-insured that have paid benefits to workers injured due to a war-risk hazard to be reimbursed for such benefits out of the Employees' Compensation Fund.
US Code:
42 USC 1701
Name of Law: War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA)
US Code:
5 USC 8147
Name of Law: The Federal Employees' Compensation Act
The has been an adjustment of 40 burden hours to 70 burden hours which is an increae of 30 burden hours as a result of the number of claims being submitted due to the conflict in Iraq. There has been a change in the operation and maintenance cost due to an increase in postage from $97.00 to $239.00.
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.