Advisory Committee Charter Renewals, 29329-29330 [2016-11103]

Download as PDF 29329 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Notices expenses of the beneficiary’s last illness and burial may claim reimbursement for these expenses from accrued amounts. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on March 2, 2016, at 81 FR 10965. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 7,920 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 0.50 hours (30 minutes). Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,840 respondents. By direction of the Secretary. Kathleen M. Manwell, Program Analyst, VA Privacy, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–11054 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0249] Proposed Information Collection (Loan Service Report, VA Form 26–6808) 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 SUMMARY: 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. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before July 11, 2016. 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 Administrations (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0249’’ 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. 3501–21), 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: Loan Service Report. OMB Control Number: 2900–0249. Type of Review: Revision of an approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 26–6808 is used when servicing delinquent guaranteed and insured loans and loans sold under 38 CFR 36.4600. With respect to the servicing of guaranteed and insured home loans and loans sold under 38 CFR 36.4600, the holder has the primary servicing responsibility. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 2083 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 25 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5000. By direction of the Secretary. Kathleen M. Manwell, Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–11050 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee Charter Renewals Department of Veterans Affairs. Notice of Advisory Committee Charter Renewals. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee ACT (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, and after consultation with the General Services Administration, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has determined that the following Federal advisory committees are vital to the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and renewing their charters would be in the public interest. Consequently, the charters for the following Federal advisory committees are renewed for a two-year period, beginning on the dates listed below: SUMMARY: Charter renewed on Committee description Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee. VA National Academic Affiliations Council mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Committee name Provides advice on the scientific and ethical issues related to the establishment, development, and operation of a genomic medicine program within VA. Provides advice to the Secretary regarding partnerships between VA and its academic affiliates. Provides advice to the Secretary on health care issues affecting enrolled Veterans residing in rural areas. Provides advice on VA cooperative studies, multi-site clinical research activities, and policies related to conducting and managing these efforts; ensures that new and ongoing projects maintain high quality, are based upon scientific merit, mission relevance, and are efficiently and economically conducted. Veterans’ Rural Health Advisory Committee. * Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:20 May 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1 March 28, 2016. April 29, 2016. May 2, 2016. May 4, 2016. 29330 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2016 / Notices Charter renewed on Committee name Committee description Health Services Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board. Provides advice on the fair and equitable selection of the most meritorious research projects for support by VA research funds and ensures the high quality and mission relevance of VA’s legislatively mandated research and development program. Also advises on the adequacy of protection of human and animal subjects. Provides advice on the scientific quality, budget, safety, and mission relevance of investigator-initiated research proposals submitted for VA merit review consideration. The proposals may address research questions within the general areas of biomedical and behavioral research or clinical science research. Provides advice on the fair and equitable selection of the most meritorious research projects for support by VA research funds; provides advice for research programs officials on program priorities and policies; and ensures that the VA Rehabilitation Research and Development program promotes functional independence and improves the quality of life for impaired and disabled Veterans. Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board. Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board. May 4, 2016. May 4, 2016. May 4, 2016. * Note: The Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee was formerly named Clinical Science Research and Development Service Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee. The Secretary has also renewed the charters for the following statutorily authorized Federal advisory committees for a two-year period, beginning on the dates listed below: Charter renewed on Committee name Committee description Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans Authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 544. Provides advice on the administration of VA benefits for Veterans who are minority group members in the areas of compensation, health care, rehabilitation, outreach, and other services. Authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 545. Provides advice to the Secretary on policies, organizational structures, and the provision and coordination of services to address Veterans’ post-war readjustment to civilian life, with particular emphasis on post-traumatic stress disorder, alcoholism, other substance abuse, post-war employment, and family adjustment. Authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7312. Provides advice to the Secretary and the Under Secretary for Health on matters relating to the care and treatment of Veterans and other matters pertinent to the operations of the Veterans Health Administration, such as research, education, training of health manpower, and VA/DoD contingency planning. Authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 541. Provides advice to the Secretary on the administration of benefits for Veterans who are former prisoners of war, and to assess the needs of such Veterans in the areas of service-connected compensation, health care, and rehabilitation. Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans. Special Medical Advisory Group .............. Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Jeffrey Moragne, Committee Management Office, Department of Veterans Affairs, Advisory Committee Management Office (00AC), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420; telephone (202) 266–4660; or email at Jeffrey.Moragne@va.gov. To view a copy of a VA Federal advisory committee charter, visit https:// www.va.gov/advisory. Dated: May 6, 2016. Jelessa Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–11103 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:20 May 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0784] Proposed Information Collection (NCA Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility for Burial) Activity Comment Request National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 March 7, 2016. April 16, 2016. April 16, 2016. April 18, 2016. information, including each revised collection allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine a claimant’s eligibility for burial at a National Cemetery. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before July 11, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Willie Lewis, National Cemetery Administration (43D3), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420; or email: willie.lewis@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0784’’ in any correspondence. During the comment DATES: E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 11, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29329-29330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11103]

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Advisory Committee Charter Renewals

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Charter Renewals.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee ACT (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, and after consultation with the
General Services Administration, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has
determined that the following Federal advisory committees are vital to
the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and renewing
their charters would be in the public interest. Consequently, the
charters for the following Federal advisory committees are renewed for
a two-year period, beginning on the dates listed below:

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Health Services Research and Provides advice on the fair and equitable May 4, 2016.
Development Service Scientific Merit selection of the most meritorious research
Review Board. projects for support by VA research funds and
ensures the high quality and mission relevance
of VA's legislatively mandated research and
development program. Also advises on the
adequacy of protection of human and animal
subjects.
Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research Provides advice on the scientific quality, May 4, 2016.
and Development and Clinical Science budget, safety, and mission relevance of
Research and Development Services investigator-initiated research proposals
Scientific Merit Review Board. submitted for VA merit review consideration.
The proposals may address research questions
within the general areas of biomedical and
behavioral research or clinical science
research.
Rehabilitation Research and Provides advice on the fair and equitable May 4, 2016.
Development Service Scientific Merit selection of the most meritorious research
Review Board. projects for support by VA research funds;
provides advice for research programs officials
on program priorities and policies; and ensures
that the VA Rehabilitation Research and
Development program promotes functional
independence and improves the quality of life
for impaired and disabled Veterans.
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* Note: The Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee was formerly named Clinical Science Research and
Development Service Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee.

The Secretary has also renewed the charters for the following
statutorily authorized Federal advisory committees for a two-year
period, beginning on the dates listed below:

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Committee name Committee description Charter renewed on
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Advisory Committee on Minority Authorized by 38 U.S.C. Sec. 544. Provides March 7, 2016.
Veterans. advice on the administration of VA benefits for
Veterans who are minority group members in the
areas of compensation, health care,
rehabilitation, outreach, and other services.
Advisory Committee on the Authorized by 38 U.S.C. Sec. 545. Provides April 16, 2016.
Readjustment of Veterans. advice to the Secretary on policies,
organizational structures, and the provision
and coordination of services to address
Veterans' post-war readjustment to civilian
life, with particular emphasis on post-
traumatic stress disorder, alcoholism, other
substance abuse, post-war employment, and
family adjustment.
Special Medical Advisory Group....... Authorized by 38 U.S.C. Sec. 7312. Provides April 16, 2016.
advice to the Secretary and the Under Secretary
for Health on matters relating to the care and
treatment of Veterans and other matters
pertinent to the operations of the Veterans
Health Administration, such as research,
education, training of health manpower, and VA/
DoD contingency planning.
Advisory Committee on Former Authorized by 38 U.S.C. Sec. 541. Provides April 18, 2016.
Prisoners of War. advice to the Secretary on the administration
of benefits for Veterans who are former
prisoners of war, and to assess the needs of
such Veterans in the areas of service-connected
compensation, health care, and rehabilitation.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Moragne, Committee Management
Office, Department of Veterans Affairs, Advisory Committee Management
Office (00AC), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420; telephone
(202) 266-4660; or email at Jeffrey.Moragne@va.gov. To view a copy of a
VA Federal advisory committee charter, visit https://www.va.gov/advisory.

Dated: May 6, 2016.
Jelessa Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-11103 Filed 5-10-16; 8:45 am]
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