Justice Seeks Comments on Radiation Claims Form Extension
Published Date: 1/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice is asking for a 30-day public comment on extending a form used by people filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. This affects folks who were exposed to radiation and want compensation, with no new costs but a chance to improve how info is collected. Comments are open until February 5, 2026, aiming to keep the process smooth and easy.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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RECA claim form requirement
If you apply for compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, the Department of Justice requires you to provide personal information on the DOJ form under 42 U.S.C. 2210. Responding is voluntary but required to obtain the benefit; the form is estimated to take about 2.5 hours to complete, will be filed once, and DOJ estimates about 70,000 respondents for a total annual burden of 175,000 hours and $0 in other annual costs. Comments on extending this collection are accepted through February 5, 2026.
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