Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation

OMB Control No: 1240-0042	ICR Reference No: 202105-1240-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202008-1240-055
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OWCP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/01/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2021
Responses	19,250	18,000
Time Burden (Hours)	4,813	4,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,118	296

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Abstract: Form LS-207 is used by insurance carriers and self-insured employers to controvert claims under the Longshore Act and extensions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 33 USC 914(d) Name of Law: Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 19905	04/15/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 35137	07/01/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation LS-207 Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	19,250	18,000	0	0	1,250	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,813	4,500	0	0	313	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,118	296	0	1,822	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Burden time and cost have increased due to an increase in the number of claims controverted and subsequent controversion forms filed. Burden cost has been reduced since forms can now be submitted electronically using our Secure Electronic Access Portal (SEAPortal), however, a miscalculation of the cost burden in the previous submission has resulted in an increase in cost burden showing in this submission.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $64,803

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Cheryl Jordan 202 693-0289 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 07/01/2021

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