Department of Justice Seeks Feedback on Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Claim Process

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it will be extending its information collection process for claims filed under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. This process is necessary for individuals or households who want compensation because of radiation exposure.

The DOJ is asking for public comments about this information collection. The comments will be accepted for 60 days, ending on October 20, 2025. Anyone who wants more information or who would like to make suggestions about the process can contact Jason C. Bougere at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC.

People providing feedback should focus on four main points:

  • Whether collecting this information is necessary for the Bureau of Justice Statistics to do its job.
  • How accurate the agency’s estimate is about the amount of time and burden this collection will take.
  • How the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information collected can be better.
  • How the burden for people filling out the form can be reduced, maybe using better online systems or technology.

This collection is a revision of a previously approved process. It affects individuals or households who need to file claims for compensation. The process is voluntary, but it is required to get the benefit.

The DOJ estimates that about 70,000 people will respond. Each person will need about 2.5 hours to complete the form. The forms only need to be filled out once. The total expected time needed by everyone together for the year is 175,000 hours. There are no expected other costs for those responding.

For more details or if more information is needed, contact Darwin Arceo at the Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, in Washington, DC. The notice was signed by Darwin Arceo on August 11, 2025.

The official notice number for this collection is OMB #1105-0052, and the DOJ Civil Division oversees the process.


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