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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 Determination of
Loan Guaranty Eligibility—Unmarried
Surviving Spouses, VA Form 26–1817.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0055.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 26–1817 is
completed by unmarried surviving
spouse of veterans as a formal request
for a certificate of eligibility for home
loan benefits. An unmarried surviving
spouse may be entitled to home loan
benefits if the veteran’s death occurred
while serving on active duty or was a
direct result of service-connected
disabilities. VA uses the data collected
to verify the veteran’s service-connected
death and status of the applicant as
unmarried surviving spouse.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 250 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,000.
Dated: January 12, 2005.
By direction of the Secretary:
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 05–1305 Filed 1–24–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0094]
Proposed Information Collection
Activity: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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
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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
whether a claimant served in the
Commonwealth Army of the Philippines
or in recognized guerrilla organizations.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before March 28, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20S52), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail
irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0094’’ in any
correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or
FAX (202) 275–5947.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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: Supplement to VA Forms 21–
526, 21–534, and 21–535 (For
Philippine Claims), VA Form 21–4169.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0094.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21–4169 is used to
collect certain applicants’ service
information, place of residence, proof of
service, and whether the applicant was
a member of pro-Japanese, pro-German,
or anti-American Filipino organizations.
VA use the information collected to
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determine the applicant’s eligibility for
benefits based on Commonwealth Army
or recognized guerrilla services.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 250 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,000.
Dated: January 12, 2005.
By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 05–1306 Filed 1–24–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Advisory Committee on Women
Veterans; Notice of Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under Public Law 92–
463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act)
that the Advisory Committee on Women
Veterans will meet February 8–10, 2005,
from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, in
room 630, VA Central Office, 810
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20420. The meeting is open to the
public.
The purpose of the Committee is to
advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
regarding the needs of women veterans
with respect to health care,
rehabilitation, compensation, outreach,
and other programs and activities
administered by VA designed to meet
such needs. The Committee will make
recommendations to the Secretary
regarding such programs and activities.
On February 8, the agenda will
include briefings and updates on issues
related to women veterans’ in the
Veterans Health Administration (VHA),
including any treatment issues related
to Operation Iraqi Freedom and
Operation Enduring Freedom combat
veterans and VA’s ‘‘Seamless
Transition’’ initiative; next steps and
implementation of the Capital Asset
Realignment for Enhanced Services
(CARES) recommendations; briefings
and updates on issues in the Veterans
Benefits Administration; a briefing from
VHA’s Women Veterans Health Program
Director; legislative issues related to
veterans; presentation of Certificates of
Appointment to four new Committee
members, and a briefing from the
National Cemetery Administration. On
February 9, the Committee will receive
updates and briefings on VA research
and studies related to women’s health
issues, upcoming initiatives of the
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0094]
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection;
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 whether a claimant served in the
Commonwealth Army of the Philippines or in recognized guerrilla
organizations.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before March 28, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20S52),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20420 or e-mail irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No.
2900-0094'' in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079
or FAX (202) 275-5947.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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: Supplement to VA Forms 21-526, 21-534, and 21-535 (For
Philippine Claims), VA Form 21-4169.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0094.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21-4169 is used to collect certain applicants'
service information, place of residence, proof of service, and whether
the applicant was a member of pro-Japanese, pro-German, or anti-
American Filipino organizations. VA use the information collected to
determine the applicant's eligibility for benefits based on
Commonwealth Army or recognized guerrilla services.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 250 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.
Dated: January 12, 2005.
By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 05-1306 Filed 1-24-05; 8:45 am]
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