Proposed Extension of Information Collection for Black Lung Benefits
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This notice from the Department of Labor is about extending the collection of information for the Survivor's Form under the Black Lung Benefits Act. The form helps determine if a miner's survivors qualify for benefits by gathering necessary information. The public is encouraged to comment on the necessity and efficiency of this data collection.
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Key Changes
- Extension of information collection for Survivor's Form
- Public comments requested on data collection efficiency
- Continued effort to minimize paperwork burden
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit comments on the proposed extension of the Survivor's Form information collection (OMB Control No. 1240-0027) on or before June 9, 2026
Use Form CM-912 (Survivor's Form for Benefits Under the Black Lung Benefits Act) to collect information from survivors of miners seeking benefits
Display valid OMB Control Number (1240-0027) on the Survivor's Form information collection before conducting data collection
Ensure the information collection complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and receives OMB approval before conducting collection
Submit the final information collection request with summarized comments to OMB for approval following the comment period