The CM-936 is used to obtain the black lung claimant's authorization for the Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation to request medical evidence in support of the black lung claim.
US Code:
30 USC 901
Name of Law: Black Lung Benefits Act
The reduction of 100 hours to 75 hours is due to a decline in the number of persons applying for black lung benefits, and because a change in program regulations in 2001 has reduced the number of claimants for which The Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation (DCMWC) is required to request medical records.
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.