Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 10168-10169 [05-3966]

Download as PDF 10168 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 40 / Wednesday, March 2, 2005 / Notices (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: February 24, 2005. Paul Finger, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–4021 Filed 3–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Thrift Supervision Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request—Minority Thrift Certification Form Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OTS is soliciting public comments on the proposal. DATES: Submit written comments on or before April 1, 2005. ADDRESSES: Send comments, referring to the collection by title of the proposal or by OMB approval number, to OMB and OTS at these addresses: Mark D. Menchik, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503, or e-mail to mmenchik@omb.eop.gov; and Information Collection Comments, Chief Counsel’s Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552, by fax to (202) 906–6518, or by e-mail to infocollection.comments@ots.treas.gov. OTS will post comments and the related index on the OTS Internet Site at https://www.ots.treas.gov. In addition, interested persons may inspect comments at the Public Reading Room, 1700 G Street, NW., by appointment. To make an appointment, call (202) 906– VerDate jul<14>2003 15:00 Mar 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 5922, send an e-mail to publicinfo@ots.treas.gov, or send a facsimile transmission to (202) 906– 7755. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS To obtain a copy of the submission to OMB, contact Marilyn K. Burton at marilyn.burton@ots.treas.gov, (202) 906–6467, or facsimile number (202) 906–6518, Regulations and Legislation Division, Chief Counsel’s Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OTS may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and respondents are not required to respond to an information collection, unless the information collection displays a currently valid OMB control number. As part of the approval process, we invite comments on the following information collection. Title of Proposal: Minority Thrift Certification Form. OMB Number: 1550–0096. Form Number: OTS Form 1661. Description: This information is needed to help OTS maintain a reliable source of information regarding the universe of minority-owned thrifts, in accordance with our responsibilities under Section 308 of FIRREA. Type of Review: Renewal. Affected Public: Savings Associations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 26. Estimated Burden Hours per Response: .5 hours. Estimated Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Total Burden: 13 hours. Clearance Officer: Marilyn K. Burton, (202) 906–6467, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. OMB Reviewer: Mark D. Menchik, (202) 395–3176, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 23, 2005. By the Office of Thrift Supervision James E. Gilleran, Director. [FR Doc. 05–4015 Filed 3–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6720–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [OMB Control No. 2900–NEW] 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 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to assist claimants in obtaining evidence of radiation exposure during active duty military service. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before May 2, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), 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–NEW’’ 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 (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) E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 40 / Wednesday, March 2, 2005 / Notices 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: Statement of Radiation Exposure during Military Service, VA Form 21–0783. OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW. Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: VA will use the information collected on VA Form 21–0783 to assist claimants in obtaining supporting documentation to substantiate their claim of radiation exposure during military service and, when applicable, a radiation dose assessment. The information collected will be used to establish claimants’ eligibility for disability benefit. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,680 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 60 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,680. Dated: February 15, 2005. By direction of the Secretary: Cindy Stewart, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. 05–3966 Filed 3–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–NEW] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments needed to determine a claimant’s eligibility to receive transportation or reimbursement for travel to VA or VerDate jul<14>2003 15:00 Mar 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 authorized non-VA health care providers. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before May 2, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Ann Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail ann.bickoff@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–NEW’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Bickoff at (202) 273–8310. 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 on Beneficiary Travel (38 U.S.C. 111). OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW. Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: VA will use the data collected to determine a claimant’s eligibility for transportation or reimbursement for travel to VA or authorized non-VA health care providers. VA personnel will collect verbal and possibly written information in a form of a bill, receipt or appointment letter from the claimant when transportation or reimbursement for travel is requested. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 390,708 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,688,496. PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10169 Dated: February 15, 2005. By direction of the Secretary: Cindy Stewart, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. 05–3967 Filed 3–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0179] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 1, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005E3), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 273–8030, fax (202) 273–5981 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0179.’’ Send comments and recommendations concerning any aspect of the information collection to VA’s Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0179’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application for Change of Permanent Plan (Medical) (Change to a policy with a lower reserve value), VA Form 29–1549. OMB Control Number: 2900–0179. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The form is used by the insured to establish his/her eligibility to change insurance plans from a higher reserve to a lower reserve value. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 2, 2005)]
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[Pages 10168-10169]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-3966]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]


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 new 
collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to 
assist claimants in obtaining evidence of radiation exposure during 
active duty military service.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before May 2, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), 
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-NEW'' 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 (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)

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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: Statement of Radiation Exposure during Military Service, VA 
Form 21-0783.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: VA will use the information collected on VA Form 21-0783 
to assist claimants in obtaining supporting documentation to 
substantiate their claim of radiation exposure during military service 
and, when applicable, a radiation dose assessment. The information 
collected will be used to establish claimants' eligibility for 
disability benefit.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,680 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 60 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,680.

    Dated: February 15, 2005.

    By direction of the Secretary:
Cindy Stewart,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 05-3966 Filed 3-1-05; 8:45 am]
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