The Department of Labor is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a proposed information collection under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. Public comments on this collection, which involves medical and compensation claims for federal employees, are invited until March 19, 2021. The goal is to ensure the process is necessary, efficient, and minimizes the burden on respondents. The Department is looking for input on the utility, clarity, and cost-effectiveness of this information collection.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Labor wants permission to gather information about medical forms and claims from workers who got hurt, to make sure everything is needed and easy to do. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this until March 19, 2021, to help make the process better and not too expensive.