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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Milagros Ortiz at (202) 461–4279 or Fax
(202) 461–4301.
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, OMB invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of OMB’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of OMB’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: CVE Site Inspections.
OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW.
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: OSDBU and CVE protect the
integrity and validity of VA’s Veterans
First Contracting Program by conducting
a Risk Mitigation Program. This program
helps to ensure that only eligible firms
who meet the criteria of 38 Code of
Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 74 are
entered into the Vendor Information
Pages (VIP) database. Service Disabled
Veteran Owned Small Business
(SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small
Business (VOSB) participating of this
program are either randomly selected
for Post-verification Site Visit Audits or
based upon risk assessment. OSDBU
needs to determine the effectiveness of
the site inspections that are part of the
CVE Verification Program/Risk
Mitigation, and to learn about the
participants’ experiences and
satisfaction levels.
Affected Public: Service-disabled
Veteran-owned small business
(SDVOSB) owners and Veteran-owned
small business (VOSB) owners that have
gone through the verification process.
Estimated Annual Burden: 125 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Every other
year (the verification status lasts for 2
years).
Estimated Number of Respondents:
125 per month (1,500 per year).
Dated: August 26, 2014.
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By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0720]
Proposed Information Collection
(Operation Enduring Freedom/
Operation Iraqi Freedom Seriously
Injured/Ill Service Member Veteran
Worksheet); Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), 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
revision of a currently approved
collection and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on information
provided to Operation Enduring
Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom
veterans regarding benefits.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before October 28, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0720’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
FAX (202) 632–8925.
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
SUMMARY:
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being made pursuant to Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’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: Operation Enduring Freedom/
Operation Iraqi Freedom Seriously
Injured/Ill Service Member Veteran
Worksheet, VA Form 21–0773.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0720.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Veterans Service
Representatives used VA Form 21–0773
as a checklist to ensure they provided
Operation Enduring Freedom or
Operation Iraqi Freedom service
members who have at least six months
remaining on active duty and may have
suffered a serious injury or illness, with
information, applications, and/or
referral service regarding VA benefits.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 7,000
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
14,000.
Dated: August 26, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014–20579 Filed 8–28–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0579]
Proposed Information Collection
(Request for Vocational Training
Benefits—Certain Children of Vietnam
Veterans); Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 168 / Friday, August 29, 2014 / Notices
The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), 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
extension of a currently approved
collection and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on the
information needed to determine
children of Vietnam veterans born with
birth defects eligibility for vocational
training benefits.
SUMMARY:
Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before October 28, 2014.
DATES:
Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0579’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
Fax (202) 632–8925.
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, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’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.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Title: Request for Vocational Training
Benefits—Certain Children of Vietnam
Veterans, 38 CFR 21.8014.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0579.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Vietnam Veterans’ children
born with certain birth defects may
submit a written claim to request
participation in a vocational training
program. In order for VA to relate the
claim to other existing VA records,
applicants must provide identifying
information about themselves and the
natural parent who served in Vietnam.
The information collected will allow VA
counselors to review existing records
and to schedule an appointment with
the applicant to evaluate the claim.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 15 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
60.
Dated: August 25, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014–20549 Filed 8–28–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0580]
Proposed Information Collection
(Request for Transportation Expense
Reimbursement) Activity; Comment
Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), 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
extension of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on the
information needed to determine
children with spina bifida eligibility for
reimbursement of transportation
expenses.
SUMMARY:
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Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before October 28, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0580’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
FAX (202) 632–8925.
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, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’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: Request for Transportation
Expense Reimbursement (38 CFR
21.8370).
OMB Control Number: 2900–0580.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Children of Vietnam
Veterans born with spina bifida and
receiving vocational training or seeking
employment may request
reimbursement for transportation
expenses. To be eligible, the child must
provide supportive documentation of
actual expenses incurred for the travel.
VA uses the information collected to
determine if the child is unable to
pursue training or employment without
travel assistance.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 63 hours.
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0579]
Proposed Information Collection (Request for Vocational Training
Benefits--Certain Children of Vietnam Veterans); Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), 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 extension
of a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment
in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the
information needed to determine children of Vietnam veterans born with
birth defects eligibility for vocational training benefits.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before October 28, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at
www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov.
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0579'' in any correspondence.
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924
or Fax (202) 632-8925.
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, VBA
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VBA'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: Request for Vocational Training Benefits--Certain Children
of Vietnam Veterans, 38 CFR 21.8014.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0579.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: Vietnam Veterans' children born with certain birth
defects may submit a written claim to request participation in a
vocational training program. In order for VA to relate the claim to
other existing VA records, applicants must provide identifying
information about themselves and the natural parent who served in
Vietnam. The information collected will allow VA counselors to review
existing records and to schedule an appointment with the applicant to
evaluate the claim.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 15 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 60.
Dated: August 25, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-20549 Filed 8-28-14; 8:45 am]
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