Proposed Information Collection: The Veterans' Outcome Assessment (VOA) (Veteran Survey Interview) Activity: Comment Request, 16102-16103 [2014-06316]
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Abstract: The final regulations relate
to the taxation and reporting of income
earned on qualified settlement funds
and certain other escrow accounts,
trusts, and funds, and other related rules
and affect qualified settlement funds,
escrow accounts established in
connection with sales of property,
disputed ownership funds, and the
parties to these escrow accounts, trusts,
and funds. An election statement is filed
for a qualified settlement fund (QSF)
that the QSF has elected grantor trust
treatment for the QSF and a statement
is required from a transferor with
respect to the transfer of cash or
property to a disputed ownership fund.
Affected Public: Private Sector:
Businesses or other for-profits.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours:
3,720.
OMB Number: 1545–1897.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of a currently approved
collection.
Title: TD 9145 (Final and
Temporary)—Entry of Taxable Fuel; TD
9346—Entry of Taxable Fuel (Final
Regulations and Removal of Temporary
Regulations).
Abstract: The regulation imposes joint
and several liabilities on the importer of
record for the tax imposed on the entry
of taxable fuel into the U.S. and revises
definition of ‘‘enterer’’.
Affected Public: Private Sector:
Businesses or other for-profits.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 281.
OMB Number: 1545–2071.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of a currently approved
collection.
Title: TE/GE Compliance Check
Questionnaires.
Abstract: Compliance questionnaires
are an invaluable tool for obtaining
supplemental information to determine
the compliance of specific entities
without the burden for the taxpayer or
the cost to the IRS of a traditional, fullscale audit. The information collected
will be used to improve the quality of
data available for monitoring
compliance, to correct identified
instances of non-compliance and to
determine where additional guidance,
education or enforcement resources are
most needed to prevent future noncompliance.
Affected Public: Private Sector: Notfor-profit institutions.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours:
37,500.
OMB Number: 1545–2182.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Title: TD 9494—Affordable Care Act
Internal Claims and Appeals and
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External review Disclosures (REG–
125592–10).
Abstract: Section 2719 of the Public
Health Service Act, incorporated into
Code section 9815 by section 1563(f) of
the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act, Public Law 111–148, requires
group health plans and issuers of group
health insurance coverage, in
connection with internal appeals of
claims denials, to provide claimants free
of charge with any evidence relied upon
in deciding the appeal that was not
relied on in making the initial denial of
the claim. This is a third party
disclosure requirement. Individuals
appealing a denial of a claim should be
able to respond to any new evidence the
plan or issuer relies on in the appeal,
and this disclosure requirement is
essential so that the claimant knows of
the new evidence.
Affected Public: Private Sector:
Businesses or other for-profits.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 350.
OMB Number: 1545–2222.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of a currently approved
collection.
Title: VITA/TCE Volunteer Program.
Form: 8653, 8654, 13206, 13715,
14204, 14310.
Abstract: The Internal Revenue
Service offers free assistance with tax
return preparation and tax counseling
using specially trained volunteers. The
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) and Tax Counseling for the
Elderly (TCE) programs assist seniors
and individuals with low to moderate
incomes, those with disabilities, and
those for whom English is a second
language.
Affected Public: Private Sector: Not
for-profit institutions; Individuals or
Households.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours:
16,097.
Dawn D. Wolfgang,
Treasury PRA Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–NEW]
Proposed Information Collection: The
Veterans’ Outcome Assessment (VOA)
(Veteran Survey Interview) Activity:
Comment Request
Veterans Health
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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The Veterans Health
Administration (VHA) is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on information
needed to obtain an accurate and
comprehensive assessment of
satisfaction of patients who receive
mental health care services and on
outcomes for Veterans who seek mental
health treatment from VHA. Data will
allow the program office to ensure that
the target audience is being reached,
effective treatments are being offered,
and tangible, quantitative results are
being measured and tracked for
continual program improvement.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before May 23, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to
Audrey Revere, Office of Regulatory and
Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health
Administration (10B4), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email:
Audrey.revere@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–NEW (The
Veterans’ Outcome Assessment (VOA)
(Veteran Survey Interview)’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Audrey Revere at (202) 461–5694.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–3521), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from OMB for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. This request for comment is
being made pursuant to Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VHA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VHA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VHA’s estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
SUMMARY:
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collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Title: The Veterans’ Outcome
Assessment (VOA) (Veteran Survey
Interview), VA Form 10–211017.
OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW.
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: This collection is in
response to the requirements set out by
The National Defense Authorization Act
of Fiscal Year 2013 (NDAA), Public Law
112–239. Section 726 of the NDAA
requires VA to ‘‘develop and implement
a comprehensive set of measures to
assess mental health care services
furnished by the Department of Veterans
Affairs.’’ Responding to this
requirement, a VA workgroup therefore
developed a plan for a brief survey of a
representative sample of patients who
are new to mental health treatment. Data
collected will allow the program office
to ensure that the target audience is
being reached, effective treatments are
being offered, and tangible, quantitative
results are being measured and tracked
for continual program improvement.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Total Annual Burden:
2,140 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
4,280.
Dated: March 19, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0606]
Proposed Information Collection
(Regulation for Submission of
Evidence); Comment Request
Veterans Health
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:
The Veterans Health
Administration (VHA) is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to
SUMMARY:
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publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
revision of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on information
needed to collect or recover cost for
medical care or services provided or
furnished to veterans with non-serviceconnected conditions.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before May 23, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to
Audrey Revere, Office of Regulatory and
Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health
Administration (10B4), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email:
Audrey.revere@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0556’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Audrey Revere at (202) 461–5694.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–3521), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. This request for comment is
being made pursuant to Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VHA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VHA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VHA’s estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Title: Regulation for Submission of
Evidence—Title 38 CFR 17.101(a)(4).
OMB Control Number: 2900–0606.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Under the provisions of 38
CFR 17.101(a)(4), a third party payer
that is liable for reimbursing VA for care
and services VA provided to veterans
with non-service-connected conditions
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continues to have the option of paying
either the billed charges or the amount
the health plan demonstrates it would
pay to providers other than entities of
the United States for the same care or
services in the same geographic area. If
the amount submitted by the health
plan is less than the amount billed, VA
will accept the submission as payment,
subject to verification at VA’s
discretion. VA uses the information to
determine whether the third-party payer
has met the test of properly
demonstrating its equivalent private
sector provider payment amount for the
same care or services VA provided.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 800
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 2 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
400.
Dated: March 18, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory
Committee; Notice of Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.
2, that a meeting of the Geriatrics and
Gerontology Advisory Committee will
be held on April 15–16, 2014, in Room
530 at the Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC. On April 15, the
session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end
at 5 p.m. On April 16, the session will
begin at 8 a.m. and end at 12 noon. This
meeting is open to the public.
The purpose of the Committee is to
provide advice to the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs and the Under
Secretary for Health on all matters
pertaining to geriatrics and gerontology.
The Committee assesses the capability
of VA health care facilities and
programs to meet the medical,
psychological, and social needs of older
Veterans and evaluates VA programs
designated as Geriatric Research,
Education, and Clinical Centers.
The meeting will feature
presentations and discussions on VA’s
geriatrics and extended care programs,
aging research activities, updates on VA
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]
Proposed Information Collection: The Veterans' Outcome Assessment
(VOA) (Veteran Survey Interview) Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal
Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including
each proposed collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information
needed to obtain an accurate and comprehensive assessment of
satisfaction of patients who receive mental health care services and on
outcomes for Veterans who seek mental health treatment from VHA. Data
will allow the program office to ensure that the target audience is
being reached, effective treatments are being offered, and tangible,
quantitative results are being measured and tracked for continual
program improvement.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before May 23, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at
www.Regulations.gov; or to Audrey Revere, Office of Regulatory and
Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (10B4),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420 or email: Audrey.revere@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No.
2900-NEW (The Veterans' Outcome Assessment (VOA) (Veteran Survey
Interview)'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments
may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Revere at (202) 461-5694.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from OMB for
each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request
for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following collection of information, VHA
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VHA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the
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collection of information on respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of
information technology.
Title: The Veterans' Outcome Assessment (VOA) (Veteran Survey
Interview), VA Form 10-211017.
OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW.
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: This collection is in response to the requirements set
out by The National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2013
(NDAA), Public Law 112-239. Section 726 of the NDAA requires VA to
``develop and implement a comprehensive set of measures to assess
mental health care services furnished by the Department of Veterans
Affairs.'' Responding to this requirement, a VA workgroup therefore
developed a plan for a brief survey of a representative sample of
patients who are new to mental health treatment. Data collected will
allow the program office to ensure that the target audience is being
reached, effective treatments are being offered, and tangible,
quantitative results are being measured and tracked for continual
program improvement.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 2,140 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,280.
Dated: March 19, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-06316 Filed 3-21-14; 8:45 am]
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