Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire

OMB Control No: 1240-0051	ICR Reference No: 202507-1240-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202207-1240-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OWCP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/06/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/16/2025
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2029	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2026
Responses	3,235	0	1,878
Time Burden (Hours)	3,235	0	1,878
Cost Burden (Dollars)	769	0	1,089

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Abstract: This information collection is necessary to determine whether or not the recovery of any Black Lung, Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act or Federal Employees' Compensation overpayment may be waived, compromised, terminated, or collected in full.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 5 USC 923(b) Name of Law: Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969    US Code: 42 USC 7385j-2 Name of Law: Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Programs ActPA    US Code: 5 USC 8129(b) Name of Law: Federal Employees' 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:
	90 FR 21349	05/19/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 44716	09/16/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire OWCP-20 Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	3,235	1,878	0	0	1,357	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,235	1,878	0	0	1,357	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	769	1,089	0	-320	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: The previously approved number of respondents for FECA has increased from 1,378 to 2,920, which is a difference of 1,542. Consequently, burden hours have also increased, which were previously noted as 1,378 now adjusted to 2,920, a difference of 1,542. We attribute this increase as a result of an increase in the number of FECA claimants opting to have an authorized representative on their claims. There are no planned major changes to this letter at this time. The previously approved number of respondents for Black Lung has decreased from 300 to 165. Consequently, estimated burden hours have also decreased from 300 to 165. These changes are due to a decreased number of overpayments among the program. The previously approved number of respondents for EEOICPA has decreased from 200 to 150, which is a decrease of 50. The decrease is based on a review of the number of overpayments that have been assessed in the previous 3 years.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $104,983

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: Anjanette Suggs 202 354-9660 [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: 09/16/2025

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