DOL's request
for a continued exemption from the requirement to display the
expiration date of the PRA approval for this collection of
information is granted.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2000
12/31/2000
12/31/1997
212,547
0
236,137
84,576
0
92,422
67,000
0
0
The regulations and forms cover the
submission of information relating to the processing of claims for
benefits under the Longshore Act and extensions.
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.