§ 34.3 Filing procedures and time limits.

(a) Who may file a claim. A claim may be filed by the following individuals:

(1) An employee;

(2) An authorized agent or representative of an employee or employee's estate, regardless of whether the claim arose before or concurrent with an employee's death; and

(3) A former employee or his authorized agent or representative if damage or loss occurred prior to the separation from the Department.

(b) Requirements. A claim submitted under this part must be presented in writing to the Claims Officer (See paragraph (c) of this section). Claims may be submitted on a HHS–481 form, Employee Claim for Loss or Damage to Personal Property. All claims must be signed by the claimant or his authorized agent or representative. The HHS-Form can be obtained from the Claims Officer or downloaded from the Program Support Center's webpage at www.psc.gov. All claims must include the following: