Justification for Extension of 0920 08910920-0891 - World Trade Center Health Program Enrollment, Appeals & Reimbursement

Justification for Extension of 0920-0891 - World Trade Center Health Program Enrollment, Appeals & Reimbursement beyond expiration date of 12/31/2011

An Emergency Extension is requested to continue to collect without break, enrollment and appeals data as required by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 (Zadroga Act). The Zadroga Act which was passed on December 22, 2010 establishes a federal program to support health monitoring and treatment for emergency responders; recovery and cleanup workers; and residents, building occupants, and area workers in New York City who were directly impacted and adversely affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.The emergency clearance was warranted because it was essential that individuals who wished to apply to the WTC Health Program or appeal a determination made by the WTC Program Administrator have the opportunity to do so as soon when the Program began. A new ICR is being processed to continue data collect data for the next three years.