The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) regarding fees requested by representatives of individuals filing for compensation benefits with the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). This request is being submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The public has until May 30, 2025, to submit their comments. The ICR involves businesses or for-profit organizations and aims to ensure that representatives' fees are properly processed, requiring 3,164 hours annually at a cost of approximately $1,107,400.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Labor wants to hear from people about how much it should cost for someone to help people get worker's benefits, and they need this information by the end of May 2025. They're asking if the forms are too confusing or expensive to fill out, but some important details are missing, like why it costs so much or what happens if you don't follow the rules.