[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 15 (Thursday, January 23, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 3276]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1520]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 9, 2003.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection request (ICR) 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 
contact Marlene Howze on (202) 693-4158 or e-mail [email protected].
    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ESA, Office of Management and 
Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 ((202) 395-7316), within 30 
days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register.
    The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] 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: Revision of currently approved collection.
    Agency: Employment Standards Administration (ESA).
    Title: Black Lung Provider enrollment Form.
    OMB Number: 1215-0137.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Respondents: 20,100.
    Number of Annual Responses: 20,100.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 8 minutes (new enrollees) and 3 
minutes (existing respondents).
    Total Burden Hours: 2,497.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $8,040.00.
    Description: The Division of Coal Mine Workers' (DCMWC) is 
responsible for maintaining a list of authorized treating physicians 
and medical facilities in the area of the miner's residence and for 
payment of certain medical bills for services and supplies provided to 
the miner under the Black Lung Benefits Act [30 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 20 
CFR 725.704(a) and 725.705(b)].
    The OWCP-1168 is used to obtain profile information on each 
provider such as tax identification number, specialty, and addresses. 
Failure to obtain this data will prolong the bill payment process and 
increase the burden on providers by requiring them to resubmit bills 
that were previously rejected by DCMWC due to inadequate provider 
information.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-1520 Filed 1-22-03; 8:45 am]
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