Authorization for Release of Medical Information for Black Lung Benefits
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
12/12/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2025
5,990
5,000
1,995
417
0
0
OWCP Form CM-936 is used to obtain the black lung claimant's authorization for the Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation to request medical evidence in support of the black lung claim.
US Code:
30 USC 901
Name of Law: Black Lung Benefits Act
Respondents: The number of respondents increased from 5,000 to 5,990.
The following also increased due to an increased in number of respondents.
Responses: Responses have increased from 5,000 to 5,990.
Burden Hours: Burden hours have increased from 417 to 1,995. The current version of the CM-936 requested information from a single medical provider. The revised form, however, accommodates information from up to four providers. As a result, DCMWC anticipates that completing the form may take up to four times longer than before. Consequently, the Public Burden Statement has been adjusted to reflect this increase, with the estimated completion time now averaging 20 minutes, up from the previous average of 5 minutes.
Costs: No other cost reported for this collection.
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.