Report of Changes That May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
05/01/2024
03/29/2024
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2024
21,681
0
12,000
6,373
0
2,810
0
0
0
This information collection is necessary to help determine continuing eligibility of primary beneficiaries receiving black lung benefits from the Disability Trust Fund. It is also necessary to verify and update on a regular basis factors that affect a beneficiary's entitlement to benefits, including income, marital status, receipt of State Worker's Compensation, and dependent status.
US Code:
30 USC 901
Name of Law: Black Lung Benefits Act
EXPLANATION OF CHANGE TOTALS
Respondents: The number of respondents increased from 12,000 to 21,681.
Responses: The number of responses increased from 12,000 to 21,681.
Burden Hours: Total burden hours increased from 2,810 to 6,373 due to the increased of forms received.
Costs: Annual burden costs remains $0.0 to the respondents, since the Federal Government assumes all cost associated with this collection.
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.