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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 for information
needed to determine whether claimant
appointed a veterans service
organization or an individual to
prosecute their VA claims.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before February 27, 2006.
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. 2900–0321’’ 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: Appointment of Veterans
Service Organization as Claimant’s
Representative, VA Form 21–22 and
Appointment of Individual as
Claimant’s Representative, VA Form 21–
22a.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0321.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Beneficiaries complete VA
Forms 21–22 and 21–22a to appoint a
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veterans service organization or an
individual to prepare, present, and
prosecute their claim for VA benefits.
Beneficiaries also use the forms to
authorize VA to release their records
and forward correspondence on their
behalf to the representative appointed.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 28,683
hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
331,400.
Dated: December 14, 2005.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0565]
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
1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of a previously approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on the
information needed to determine a
State’s eligibility for plot or interment
allowances.
Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before February 27, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
DATES:
PO 00000
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NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail:
irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0565’’ 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: State Application for Interment
Allowance Under 38 U.S.C., Chapter 23,
VA Form 21–530a.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0565.
Type of Review: Extension of a
previously approved collection.
Abstract: Cemetery state officials’
complete VA Form 21–530a to request
allowances for plot or interment for
veterans interred at a State-owned
cemetery. VA uses the data collected to
determine the veteran’s eligibility for
burial benefits.
Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal
Government.
Estimated Annual Burden: 3,100
hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,500.
Dated: December 16, 2005.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management
Service.
[FR Doc. E5–7879 Filed 12–27–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0565]
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 previously approved collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the
information needed to determine a State's eligibility for plot or
interment allowances.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before February 27, 2006.
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.
2900-0565'' 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: State Application for Interment Allowance Under 38 U.S.C.,
Chapter 23, VA Form 21-530a.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0565.
Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection.
Abstract: Cemetery state officials' complete VA Form 21-530a to
request allowances for plot or interment for veterans interred at a
State-owned cemetery. VA uses the data collected to determine the
veteran's eligibility for burial benefits.
Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government.
Estimated Annual Burden: 3,100 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500.
Dated: December 16, 2005.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E5-7879 Filed 12-27-05; 8:45 am]
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