The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs administers the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act which, through these collections, provides benefits to workers injured in maritime employment on the navigable waters of the United States or in an adjoining area customarily used by an employer in loading, unloading, repairing, or building a vessel.
US Code:
33 USC 939
Name of Law: Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
The number of respondents and responses both increased from 12,414 to 21,176 due to the increase in the number of forms received. The increase in number of respondents therefore resultingly increased the number of burden hours from 3,189 to 5,828. Costs to respondents remained the same at 0.
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.
Form LS-9 Stipulation Approval Request
1240-0058 Request for Intervention LHWCA_Supporting Statement_OCIO1-ao jp jm_final.docx
PC2.pdf
Request for Intervention, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act