These forms are used to obtain information about amounts received as the result of final judgments in litigation, or a settlement of the litigation, brought against a third party who is liable for damages due to a Federal employee comprehensive work-related injury.
US Code:
5 USC 8132
Name of Law: Federal Employees' Compensation Act
US Code:
5 USC 8131
Name of Law: Federal Employees' Compensation Act
The previously approved number of annual responses, 842, is being increased to 938, which represents an increase of 96. The adjustments in burden hours are due to an increase in the number of third-party claims. The currently approved number of hours is 419 and the requested number of hours is 467, an increase of 48. Likewise, costs burden is now estimated at $249 versus the previously approved $219 which represents an increase of $30.00. The increase in these numbers represent a fluctuation in the number of annual respondents.
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.