Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Pre-Hearing Statement
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
10/16/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2021
3,800
3,513
646
586
1,102
1,742
Form LS-18 is used to refer cases to the Office of Administrative Law Judges for formal hearing under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.
US Code:
33 USC 939(a)
Name of Law: Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
There is an increase of 60 burden hours since the last clearance submission due to an increase in the actual number of forms received over the last year. There has been a decrease in the operation and maintenance cost from $$1,742.00 to $1,102.00 (-$640) due to the increase in usage of the form electronically.
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.