[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 232 (Friday, December 1, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 75311]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-30616]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMBV Review; Comment Request

November 20, 2000.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of 
each individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be 
obtained by calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation 
for BLS, ETA, PWBA, and OASAM contact Karin Kurz ((202) 693-4127 or by 
E-mail to [email protected]). To obtain documentation for ESA, MSHA, 
OSHA, and VETS contact Darrin King ((202) 693-4129 or by E-Mail to 
[email protected]).
    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM, ESA, ETA, MSHA, OSHA, 
PWBA, or VETS, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, 
DC 20503 ((202) 395-7316) on or before January 2, 2001.
    The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Employment Standards Administration (ESA).
    Title: Claimant Medical Reimbursement Form.
    OMB Number: 1215-0193.
    Affected Public: Federal Government and Individuals or households.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Respondents: 41,907.
    Number of Annual Responses: 41,907.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 10 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 6,957.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $15,087.
    Description: The Claimant Medical Reimbursement Form (CA-915) is 
used to collect information necessary to document and adjudicate claims 
for reimbursement of medical costs paid by an injured employee for 
services covered under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). 
Without this documentation, proper reimbursement cannot be 
accomplishment.

    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Employment Standards Administration (ESA).
    Title: The NCPDP Universal Pharmacy Billing Form.
    OMB Number: 1215-0194.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government; 
and Individuals or households.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Respondents: 594,974.
    Number of Annual Responses: 594,974.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 49,382.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services: $0.
    Description: The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs 
(NCPDP) Universal Pharmacy Billing Form (Form 79-1A) is the standard 
form used by pharmacies throughout the country to request reimbursement 
for prescription drugs covered under the Federal Employees' 
Compensation Act (FECA) or the Federal Black Lung Benefits Act (FBLBA).

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-30616 Filed 11-30-00; 8:45 am]
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