Coal mine operators who pay monthly benefits must notify the Department's Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation (DCMWC) of any change in payments and the reason for that change. DCMWC uses this notification to monitor payments and ensure that beneficiaries receive the correct benefit rate.
US Code:
30 USC 901
Name of Law: Black Lung Benefits Act
EXPLANATION OF CHANGE TOTALS
Respondents: The number of respondents (325) remain the same since we have the same number of Responsible Operators answering to this information collection.
Responses: The number of responses increased from 6,081 to 6,607 due to increase in the number of forms received.
Burden Hours: The number of burden hours increased from 1,216 to 1,321 due to increase in the number of responses.
Costs: The annual burden costs increased from $2,578 to $3,607 due to the increase on postage.
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.