Claim for Continuance of Compensation (CA-12)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form CA-12 Claim for Continuance of Compensation Form and Instruction	Modified
Supporting statement 1240-0015.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-10-16
30-day FRN (1240-0015) published.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-10-16
60-day FRN (1240-0015) published.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-10-09
dol-govt-1 2020.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-05-04
Section 8133 for omb 1240-0015 2020.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-05-04
BLS National Average Weekly Wage for non-sup workers on private non-ag payrolls 2020.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-05-04
SALARY TABLE 2020-RUS.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-05-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
13838	Claim for Continuance of Compensation Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1240-0015	ICR Reference No: 202005-1240-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202002-1240-004
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OWCP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Claim for Continuance of Compensation (CA-12)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/16/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	2,866	3,552
Time Burden (Hours)	239	295
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,562	1,847

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Abstract: This form is used to obtain information from eligible survivors receiving death benefits for an extended period of time. This information is necessary to ensure that compensation being paid is accurate.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 5 USC 8133 Name of Law: Compensation in case of death
  

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:
	85 FR 32054	05/28/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 65875	10/16/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Claim for Continuance of Compensation	CA-12	Claim for Continuance of Comp under the FECA (CA-12)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	2,866	3,552	0	0	-686	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	239	295	0	0	-56	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,562	1,847	0	0	-285	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: There are currently 2,866 individuals receiving death benefits vs. 3,552, which was reported in the previous OMB submission, a difference of 686 respondents. The annual Information Collection Time Burden is 239 hours which is a decrease of 56 hours based on the previous reporting hours of 295.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $19,619

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

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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: 10/16/2020

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