DCMWC beneficiaries have their monthly benefits reduced dollar for dollar for other benefits that they receive attributable to their black lung disability from State or Federal workers' benefits. The CM-905 request the amount of those workers' compensation benefits.
US Code:
30 USC 901
Name of Law: The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, as amended
There was an increase in the total responses due to current estimate, therefore, increasing the public burden response hours. There was also an increased adjustment due to higher postage cost
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.