Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Pre-Hearing Statement
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
12/14/2023
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2024
8,422
3,800
1,432
646
0
1,102
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 785.74 burden hours and $20,218.48 burden cost since the last clearance submission due to an increase in the average number of forms received over the last 3 years which coincides with the increase in number of claims for injury received in general over the last 3 years. Over the last 3 years, the average number of referrals to the OALJ increased from 3,800 to 8,422.
The annualized burden cost for mailing is reduced to zero as the submissions may be made electronically via the SEAPortal. The number of respondents increased from 3,800 to 8,422 due to the increase in average number of forms received over the last 3 years which coincides with the increase in number of claims for injury received in general over the last 3 years.
There was an increase of $21,723.72 in the cost to the government since the last clearance submission due to an increase in the average number of forms received over the last 3 years which coincides with the increase in number of claims received in general over the last 3 years. Over the last 3 years, the average number of referrals to the OALJ increased from 3,800 to 8,422.
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.