The EE forms are required to determine a claimant's eligibility for compensation under the EEOICPA and are required to enable eligible claimants to receive benefits.
US Code:
42 USC 7385(s) through 11
Name of Law: Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000
US Code:
42 USC 7384
Name of Law: Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000
OMB directives required that EEOICPA implement two additions to this ICR which required two new forms EE-12 and EE-13 which is a program change of +2,149 burden hours. There has also been an overall adjustment of -8,080 in burden hours due to a decrease in the number of claimants. There has also been a decrease in the operation and maintenance cost since mail outs are only for the EE-1 and EE-2 which is a decrease from $22,000 to $4,629.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.