The EE forms are required to determine a claimant's eligibility for compensation under the EEOICPA and are required to enable eligible claimants to receive benefits.
US Code:
42 USC 7384
Name of Law: Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000
US Code:
42 USC 7385(s) through 11
Name of Law: Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000
There is an overall adjustment of -13,718 in burden hours due to a decrease in the number of claimants from prior years. There has also been an increase in the operation and maintenance cost of +$18,152 since mailing costs have increased from $4,629 to 22, 781.
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.