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RELEASE – CHAPTER 4-300, ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEWS, PART 4 – PLANNING AND EVALUATION; OWCP PROCEDURE MANUAL

EXPLANATION OF MATERIALS SUBMITTED:

This release transmits a revision to Chapter 4-300 of the OWCP Procedure Manual. Chapter 4-300 describes the basic procedures for planning and conducting Accountability Reviews. Revisions include a more detailed description and logical flow of review procedures, as well as updates to ensure that the procedures are compatible with individual OWCP program requirements.

GARY A. STEINBERG
Acting Director
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

File this transmittal behind Part 4 in front of the OWCP Procedural Manual.

Distribution: List No. 3 (Regional Directors, District Directors, and National Office Staff)

OWCP Transmittal No. 14-01

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RELEASE – CHAPTER 4-300, ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEWS, PART 4 – PLANNING AND EVALUATION; OWCP PROCEDURE MANUAL

EXPLANATION OF MATERIALS SUBMITTED:

This release transmits a revision to Chapter 4-300 of the OWCP Procedure Manual. Chapter 4-300 describes the basic procedures for planning and conducting Accountability Reviews. Revisions include a more concise description and more logical flow of review procedures; updates to ensure that the procedures are compatible with individual OWCP program requirements; and deletion of the previous discussion and exhibits related to FECA Management Reviews.

SHELBY HALLMARK
Director, Office of
Workers Compensation Programs

File this transmittal sheet behind the checklist in front of the OWCP Procedure Manual.

Distribution: List No. 3 (Regional Directors, District Directors, and National Office Staff)

OWCP Transmittal No. 10-01

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RELEASE - REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 1-400, FOIA AND PRIVACY ACT, PART 1 - ADMINISTRATION, FEDERAL (OWCP) PROCEDURE MANUAL

EXPLANATION OF MATERIAL TRANSMITTED:

The ability to transmit information electronically has greatly improved the speed and ease of communications within OWCP, and also between OWCP and interested parties such as employing agencies. However, this method of transmission requires special safeguards to ensure that information protected by the Privacy Act is not compromised. New paragraph 13 is added to this chapter to describe how e-mails outside OWCP should be structured so as to maintain the confidentiality of information about claimants and beneficiaries.

E-mail messages within OWCP--those exchanged between parties in a given office, or between two offices--do not require the same level of care as those traveling outside of OWCP, since they are protected by an electronic "firewall". However, as with all other letters or notes pertaining to case files, every employee should use tact and prudence in e-mail correspondence. The information sent should be limited to the amount needed to convey the intended message, and superfluous comments should be avoided.

CECILY RAYBURN
Acting Director, Division of
Planning, Policy and Standards

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OWCP Transmittal No. 01-01

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RELEASE - CHAPTER 1-300, RECORDS MANAGEMENT OWCP PROCEDURE MANUAL

EXPLANATION OF MATERIAL TRANSMITTED:

This release transmits Chapter 1-300 of the expanded OWCP Procedure Manual. Chapter 1-300 describes The Office of Workers' Compensation's (OWCP) records management plan and the procedures for disposing of written and automated records and data. Information is also included regarding record maintenance. The chapter incorporates program-specific procedures previously described in the three program operating procedure manuals and contributes to efforts to reduce the size of procedure manuals in OWCP.

This chapter is formatted for Folioviews and will be electronically accessible.

DIANE B. SVENONIUS
Director, Division of Planning,
Policy and Standards

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OWCP Transmittal No. 98-01

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RELEASE - REVISION TO CHAPTER 3-100, INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 3-200, SERVICES; CHAPTER 3-201, FECA CASE MANAGEMENT AND CHAPTER 3-300, REFERRAL DEVELOPMENT - PART 3 - REHABILITATION, FEDERAL (OWCP) PROCEDURE MANUAL

EXPLANATION OF MATERIAL TRANSMITTED:

Chapters 3-100 through 3-300 are revised to incorporate material issued in OWCP Bulletins.

DIANE B. SVENONIUS
Director, Division Of
Planning, Policy, And Standards

File this transmittal sheet in the front of Part 3.

OWCP Transmittal No. 98-02

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RELEASE - REVISION TO CHAPTER 3-400, CASE MANAGEMENT; PART 3 - REHABILITATION, FEDERAL (OWCP) PROCEDURE MANUAL

EXPLANATION OF MATERIAL TRANSMITTED:

Chapter 3-400 has been revised, incorporating material previously included in Bulletins and Notices, with the assistance of a team of field Rehabilitation Specialists - Deborah Murphy (Jacksonville), DuWayne Smith (San Francisco) and Laura Miller (Dallas).

DIANE B. SVENONIUS
Director, Division of
Planning, Policy, and Standards

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OWCP Transmittal No. 98-03

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