In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is not approved at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide to OMB a summary of all comments received on the proposed information collection and identify any changes made in response to these comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2019
05/31/2019
05/31/2019
31,979
0
31,979
4,252
0
4,252
16,629
0
16,629
Form OWCP-1168 requests profile information on providers that enroll in one (or more) of OWCP's benefit programs so its billing contractor can pay them for services rendered to beneficiaries using its automated bill processing system.
US Code:
30 USC 901
Name of Law: The Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA)
US Code:
5 USC 8101
Name of Law: The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA)
US Code:
42 USC 7384
Name of Law: The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA)
There has been an increase in the number of respondents seeking to provide medical or vocational services to beneficiaries. Accordingly, the burden hours increased from 4,252 to 4,955, an adjustment of 703 hours and the operational and maintenance costs increased from $16,629 to $18,629, an adjustment of $2,000.
In addition, the proposed BLBA rule continues the current information collection requirements but would change where the regulatory authorities are codified. This ICR updates the regulatory citation for the BLBA programâs authority to collect the information.
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.