Please note the
revised emergency justification document in the supplementary
documents section. This document serves as the final emergency
justification.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2012
6 Months From Approved
70,000
0
0
23,100
0
0
0
0
0
Under the James Zadroga September 11
Health and Compensation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-347), the Department
of Justice would request biographical information and limited
information regarding eligibility for the September 11th Victim
Compensation Fund from potential claimants in order to begin the
process of determining whether claimants will be eligible for
compensation from the Fund.
Justification for
Emergency Approval Request Emergency approval of the September 11th
Victim Compensation Fund Claimant Registration Form is requested
given the high-profile and time-sensitive nature of this program.
The Attorney General has publicly stated that the Fund will be up
and running at the beginning of October. Additionally, the Final
Rule governing the administration of the Fund, which was published
in the Federal Register on August 31, 2011, is effective October 3.
Thus, it is important to make the registration form publically
available by that time. Delaying the publication of the forms
associated with the Victim Compensation Fund will prevent the
Department from accomplishing its stated goal of allowing victims
to begin to submit claims in October 2011. Meeting this intended
start date is consistent with the priorities of the Administration
and the Funds Special Master. Timeline The PRA review period of
150 days is too long to keep potential claimants waiting to apply
for compensation. The following timeline is based on receiving
emergency approval of the form. October 3, 2011 Make Registration
Form available to the public. October/November 2011 Review
Registration Forms and publish remaining parts of claim forms
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 347 404 Name of Law: James Zadroga 9/11 Health and
Compensation Act of 2010
PL: Pub.L. 111 - 347 404 Name of Law: James
Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010
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.