Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 24863 [E5-2301]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 11, 2005 / Notices basis. Participation in the discussion at the meeting will be limited to Commission members, their staffs, and/ or special guest presenters. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Dated: May 5, 2005. Dan Iannicola, Jr., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Education. [FR Doc. 05–9342 Filed 5–10–05; 8:45 am] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request BILLING CODE 4810–25–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Area 3 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Puerto Rico) Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 3 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2005 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. e.t. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sallie Chavez at 1–888–912–1227, or (954) 423–7979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Area 3 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. e.t. via a telephone conference call. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call 1–888–912–1227 or (954) 423–7979, or write Sallie Chavez, TAP Office, 1000 South Pine Island Rd., Suite 340, Plantation, FL 33324. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Sallie Chavez. Ms. Chavez can be reached at 1–888–912–1227 or (954) 423–7979, or post comments to the Web site: https://www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include: Various IRS issues. Dated: May 5, 2005. Martha Curry, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E5–2308 Filed 5–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate jul<14>2003 16:48 May 10, 2005 Jkt 205001 [OMB Control No. 2900–0580] 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 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. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before July 11, 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. 2900–0580’’ in any correspondence. DATES: 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 PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24863 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 a vocational training or employment without travel assistance. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 63 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 6 minutes. Frequency of Response: Monthly. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 650. Dated: April 29, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Loise Russell, Director, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E5–2301 Filed 5–10–05; 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 Human Resources Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Human Resources Management (HRM), 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 E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0580]


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 children with spina bifida eligibility 
for reimbursement of transportation expenses.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before July 11, 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. 
2900-0580'' 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) 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 a vocational training or employment without travel 
assistance.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 63 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 6 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Monthly.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 650.

    Dated: April 29, 2005.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E5-2301 Filed 5-10-05; 8:45 am]
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