The Carrier's Report of Issuance of Policy (Form LS-570) is used by authorized insurance carriers to report the policy of insurance issued for each insured employer. This form is to be sent to the Deputy Commissioner in the compensation district indicated by the employer's address. Section 32(a) of the LHWCA (33 USC 932(a)), requires every employer to secure the payment of such compensation with any insurance company authorized by the Secretary, to insure payment of compensation under this Act; or (2) receiving an authorization from the Secretary to pay such compensation directly.
US Code:
33 USC 932(a)
Name of Law: Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
The burden hours for this information collection have decreased from the previous submission of 5,000 to 1,500 which a reduction in burden hours of 58 from the last submission of 83 hours. This adjustment is due to decrease in the actual number of forms received this year.
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.