Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 24863-24864 [E5-2302]

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 24864 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 11, 2005 / Notices new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to process current and former employee’s claims for restored annual leave charged on a nonworkday while on military active duty. 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 Katie McCullough-Bradshaw, Human Resources Management (058), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail Katie.McCulloughBradshaw@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New’’ in any correspondence. DATES: Katie McCullough-Bradshaw at (202) 273–9836 or fax (202) 275–7607. 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, HRM invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of HRM’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of HRM’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: Claim for Credit of Annual Leave, VA Form 0862. OMB Control Number: 2900–New. Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: Current and former employee’s who were charged annual leave on a nonworkday while on active military duty complete VA Form 0862 to request restoration of annual leave. Those employees who separated or retired from VA will receive a lump sum payment for any reaccredited annual leave. The claimant must provide documentation supporting the period that he or she were on active military 16:48 May 10, 2005 Jkt 205001 Dated: April 29, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Loise Russell, Director, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E5–2302 Filed 5–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0161] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate jul<14>2003 duty during the time for which they were charged annual leave on a nonworkday. Affected Public: Individuals or households and Federal Government. Estimated Annual Burden: 3,375 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,501. 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 June 10, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION 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. 2900–0161.’’ Send comments and recommendations concerning any aspect of the information collection to VA’s OMB 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– 0161’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Medical Expense Report, VA Form 21–8416. PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 OMB Control Number: 2900–0161. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21–8416 is completed by beneficiaries in receipt of or claiming income-based benefits to report medical expenses paid in connection with claims for pension and other income-based benefits. Unreimbursed medical expenses paid by a beneficiary or claimant may be excluded from their countable income. VA uses the data collected to determine the claimant’s entitlement to improved pension and the appropriate rate payable. 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 January 11, 2005, at page 1934. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 48,200 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 96,400. Dated: April 29, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Loise Russell, Director, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E5–2303 Filed 5–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0629] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–21), this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 and includes the actual data collection instrument. E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 11, 2005)]
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[Pages 24863-24864]
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[FR Doc No: E5-2302]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New ]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Human Resources Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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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

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new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to 
this notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to 
process current and former employee's claims for restored annual leave 
charged on a nonworkday while on military active duty.

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 
Katie McCullough-Bradshaw, Human Resources Management (058), Department 
of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or 
e-mail Katie.McCullough-Bradshaw@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB 
Control No. 2900-New'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie McCullough-Bradshaw at (202) 
273-9836 or fax (202) 275-7607.

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, HRM 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of HRM's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of HRM'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: Claim for Credit of Annual Leave, VA Form 0862.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: Current and former employee's who were charged annual 
leave on a nonworkday while on active military duty complete VA Form 
0862 to request restoration of annual leave. Those employees who 
separated or retired from VA will receive a lump sum payment for any 
reaccredited annual leave. The claimant must provide documentation 
supporting the period that he or she were on active military duty 
during the time for which they were charged annual leave on a 
nonworkday.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households and Federal Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 3,375 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,501.

    Dated: April 29, 2005.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E5-2302 Filed 5-10-05; 8:45 am]
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