Workers' Compensation Programs Office
2026-09-10 · Notice
Proposed Revision of Information Collection: Rehabilitation Plan and Award.
Official abstract: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is soliciting comments on the information collection for the OWCP-16, Rehabilitation Plan and Award.
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2026-08-19 · Notice
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Pre-Hearing Statement (LS-18)
Official abstract: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, OWCP is soliciting comments on the information collection for Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Pre-Hearing Statement.
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2026-08-19 · Notice
Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Form CA-2a, Notice of Recurrence
Official abstract: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees' Compensation, (OWCP/DFEC) is soliciting comments on the new information collection for the CA-2a, Notice of Recurrence.
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2026-08-19 · Notice
Proposed Extension Without Change of a Currently Approved Information Collection: Claim for Continuance of Compensation
Official abstract: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees' Compensation, (OWCP/DFEC) is soliciting comments on the information collection for the CA-12, Claim for Continuance of Compensation.
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2026-07-30 · Proposed Rule
Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers
Official abstract: The Department is proposing revisions to regulations under the Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA or the Act) governing authorization of self-insurers. These rules will determine the process for coal mine operators to apply for authorization to self-insure, the requirements operators must meet to qualify to self-insure, the amount of security self-insured operators must provide, and the types of security accepted for operators to self-insure.
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2026-06-25 · Notice
Proposed Revision of a Previously Approved Information Collection; Claim for Medical Reimbursement (OWCP-915 Part A), Medication Reimbursement Request (OWCP-915 Part B).
Official abstract: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is soliciting comments on the information collection for the OWCP Claim For Medical Reimbursement (OWCP-915 Part A) and OWCP Medication Reimbursement Request (OWCP-915 Part B).
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2026-06-23 · Proposed Rule
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: Quality Standards for Hearing Loss Testing
Official abstract: The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) provides compensation to employees for disability or death from injury arising out of and in the course of employment. Hearing loss claims constitute a significant portion of LHWCA claims, and determining the extent of hearing loss necessarily entails evaluating medical test results. The program statutes and regulations currently reference audiograms as the primary testing method and incorporate the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment for measuring and calculating hearing impairment. The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is considering updating the quality standards for hearing loss testing to better reflect current medical technology and practice, particularly the potential use of objective testing methods. This request for information seeks the public's input on the comparative reliability and validity of audiograms versus objective tests such as Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR), and Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) and others; current standards for administering these tests; and criteria used to evaluate hearing impairment.
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2026-06-22 · Notice
Proposed Extension Without Change of Existing Collection; Comment Request; Application for Continuation of Death Benefit for Student (LS-266); Correction
Official abstract: This is a correction of a notice published June 9, 2026, which in error referenced Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The collection of information is for the Application of Continuation of Death Benefit for Student (LS-266).
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2026-06-22 · Notice
Proposed Extension of a Currently Approved Collection: Certification of Funeral Expenses Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act; Correction
Official abstract: This is a correction of a notice published June 9, 2026 which in error referenced Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The collection of information is for Certification of Funeral Expenses (LS-265).
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2026-06-16 · Notice
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Medical Travel Refund Request-Mileage (OWCP-957A), Medical Travel Refund Request-Expenses (OWCP-957B)
Official abstract: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is soliciting comments on the information collection for the OWCP Medical Travel Refund Request--Mileage (OWCP-957A) and OWCP Medical Travel Request-- Expenses (OWCP-957B).
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2026-06-10 · Notice
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Comment Request; Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
Official abstract: The Department of Labor (DOL) as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Workers' Compensation, Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Programs is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, "Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act."
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2026-06-09 · Notice
Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Request for Examination and/or Treatment (LS-1)
Official abstract: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled "Request for Examination and/or Treatment" (LS-1). This comment request is part of a continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed.
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2026-06-09 · Notice
Proposed Extension of a Currently Approved Collection: Certification of Funeral Expenses Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
Official abstract: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, "Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act." This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
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2026-06-09 · Notice
Proposed Extension Without Change of Existing Collection; Comment Request; Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
Official abstract: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning an proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, "Application for Continuation of Death Benefits for Student" (LS-266). This comment request is part of a continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of the collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed.
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2026-06-08 · Notice
Proposed Revision of Information Collection; Operator Response to Schedule for the Submission of Additional Evidence and Operator Response to Notice of Claim
Official abstract: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed revision for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, "Operator Response to Schedule for the Submission of Additional Evidence and Operator Response to Notice of Claim." This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
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2026-05-27 · Rule
Department of Labor Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments for 2026
Official abstract: As required by statute, the Department of Labor annually publishes a final rule updating the civil monetary penalties it assesses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) did not publish its October 2025 Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) data due to a lapse in funding. Because the relevant law requires that annual penalty adjustments be based specifically on October CPI-U data--with no alternative calculation allowed--the 2026 adjustment is cancelled entirely.
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2026-05-26 · Notice
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Request for Notice of Issuance of Insurance Policy (CM-921)
Official abstract: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, OWCP is soliciting comments on the information collection for Notice of Issuance of Insurance Policy.
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2026-05-26 · Notice
Proposed Revision of Information Collection; Claim Adjudication Process for the Alleged Presence of Pneumoconiosis
Official abstract: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, "Roentgenographic Interpretation" (Form CM-933), "Roentgenographic Quality Rereading" (Form CM-933a), "Medical History and Examination for Coal Mine Workers' Pneumoconiosis" (Form CM-988), "Report of Arterial Blood Gas Study" (Form CM-1159), and "Pulmonary Function Tests" (Form CM- 2907). This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
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2026-05-18 · Notice
Proposed Revision of Information Collection: Request for Information on Earnings, Dual Benefits, Dependents and Third Party Settlement
Official abstract: The Department of Labor (DOL)is soliciting comments concerning a proposed revision for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled "Request for Information on Earnings, Dual Benefits, Dependents and Third Party Settlement". This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
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2026-05-08 · Notice
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Notice of Law Enforcement Officer's Injury or Occupational Disease, and Notice of Law Enforcement Officer's Death
Official abstract: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled "Notice of Law Enforcement Officer's Injury or Occupational Disease" and "Notice of Law Enforcement Officer's Death." This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
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