Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act, this information collection i approved for use through 6/93, subject to the following conditions. OWCP will work with HCFA to determine the feasibility of revising the form immediately to display OMB control numbers assigned to HCFA, DOD, and DOL for use of this form. OWCP will work with the other agencies assure that the next requests for OMB approval indicate placement of all applicable OMB control numbers, that the burden disclosure notice indicates average burden per response for all agencies, and directs public comments to an agency address to be contained within the agency specific instructions. The primary purpose of this form is to reduce administrative burden on providers, suppliers, and others. It may become apparent in implementation that the costs of standardizing the stems of the States, contractors, and private insurers may exceed thes administrative savings. OMB encourages all participating agencies, including DOL, to closely monitor implementation of the form and respo to public comment over the next year. Prior to resubmission of these packages for continued OMB approval, the agencies should critically re-evaluate the cost-effectiveness of this standardization approach.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1993
06/30/1993
12/31/1991
634,000
0
877,000
157,167
0
150,416
0
0
0
OWCP 1500 IS A STANDARD FORM USED BY ALL MEDICAL PROVIDERS (EXCEPT PHARMACIES) TO REQUEST PAYMENT FOR FECA AND FBLBA CLAIMANTS' TREATMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL INJURY AND DISEASE.
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.