Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)
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| OWCP Transmittal No. 26-01 | Revisions to OWCP Procedure Manual, Part 1 – Administration, Federal OWCP Procedure Manual; Part 4 – Planning and Evaluation |
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| OWCP Transmittal No. 14-01 | Revision to Chapter 4-300 of the OWCP Procedure Manual |
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| OWCP Transmittal No. 10-1 | Revision to Chapter 4-300 of the OWCP Procedure Manual |
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| OWCP Transmittal No. 01-01 | Revisions to Chapter 1-400, FOIA and Privacy Act, Part 1 Administration |
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| OWCP Transmittal No. 98-01 | Release of new Chapter 1-300, Records Management |
| OWCP Transmittal No. 98-02 | Revision to Chapter 3-100, Introduction; Chapter 3-200, Services; 3-201, FECA Case Management and 3-300 Referral Development - Part 3 - Rehabilitation, Federal (OWCP) Procedure Manual |
| OWCP Transmittal No. 98-03 | Revision to Chapter 3-400, Case Management |
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| OWCP TRANSMITTAL NO. 26-01 | June 30, 2026 |
RELEASE – REVISIONS TO OWCP PROCEDURE MANUAL PART 1 – ADMINISTRATION, FEDERAL OWCP PROCEDURE MANUAL; PART 4 – PLANNING AND EVALUATION
EXPLANATION OF MATERIAL TRANSMITTED:
This release transmits revisions to the OWCP Procedure Manual, Part 1 – Administration, and Part 4 – Planning and Evaluation. The revisions update and consolidate these sections into a single Procedure Manual document setting forth general administrative procedures and related information for OWCP employees. This revision also incorporates posted OWCP bulletins and supersedes prior guidance in Part 1 concerning the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act as applicable to claims under OWCP jurisdiction, as well as prior instructions regarding the issuance of OWCP directives.
VINCENT ALVAREZ
Administrative Officer
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
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| OWCP TRANSMITTAL NO. 14-01 | January 27, 2014 |
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)
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| OWCP TRANSMITTAL NO. 10-1 | July 26, 2010 |
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
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| 4 | 4-300 | 1-12 | 4 | 4-300 | 1-6 |
| 4 | 4-300 | Exhs. 1-6 | 4 | 4-300 | Exhs. 1-4 |
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)
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| OWCP TRANSMITTAL No. 01-01 | November 1, 2000 |
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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| 1 | 1-0400 | i, 19 | 1 | 1-0400 | i, 19 |
File this transmittal sheet behind the checklist in front of the Federal (FECA) Procedure Manual.
| Distribution: | List No. 5 (All FECA and LHWCA Claims Examiners, Supervisors, Rehabilitation Specialists, Systems Managers, Technical Advisors and FECA Staff Nurses) |
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| OWCP TRANSMITTAL NO. 98-01 | September 21, 1998 |
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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| Distribution: | List No. 3 (Regional Directors, District Directors, and National Office Staff) |
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| OWCP TRANSMITTAL NO. 98-02 | December 31, 1997 |
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
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| 3 3 3 3 | 3-100 3-200 3-201 3-300 | 1-9 1-15 1-7 1-13 | 3 3 3 3 | 3-100 3-200 3-201 3-300 | 1-9 1-15 1-7 1-14 |
File this transmittal sheet in the front of Part 3.
| Distribution: | List No. 5 (All FECA and LHWCA Claims Examiner, Supervisors, Rehabilitation Specialist, Systems Managers, and Technical Advisers Folioviews Groups A, B, C, and D) |
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| OWCP TRANSMITTAL NO. 98-03 | June 15, 1998 |
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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| 3 | 3-400 | i-34 | 3 | 3-400 | i-41 |
File this transmittal sheet in front of Part 3.
| Distribution: | List No. 5 (All FECA and LHWCA Claims Examiners, Supervisors, Rehabilitation Specialists, Systems Managers, and Technical Advisers Folioviews Groups A, B, C, and D) |