These forms are used to obtain
information about amounts received as the result of final judgments
in litigation, or a settlement of the litigation, brought against a
third party who is liable for damages due to a Federal employee
comprehensive work-related injury.
US Code:
5 USC
8132 Name of Law: Federal Employees' Compensation Act
US Code: 5 USC
8131 Name of Law: Federal Employees' Compensation Act
The adjustments in the burden
hours are due to a decrease in the number of third party claims.
The previous approved number of annual responses, 3,000 is being
reduced to 2,832 which represent a reduction of 168. The approved
number of hours is 1,425 and the requested number of hours is 1,
346, a decrease of 79. However, due to an increase in maintenance
and reporting costs, this figure has been adjusted by $10.00, from
$1,350 to $1,360.
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.