Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission; Notice of Meeting, 15800-15801 [06-2987]

Download as PDF 15800 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 29, 2006 / Notices The April 4 hearing will address ‘‘China’s World Trade Organization Compliance: Industrial Subsidies and the Impact on U.S. and World Markets’’ and will be Co-chaired by Commissioners Michael Wessel and Peter Brookes. Purpose of Hearing The hearing is designed to assist the Commission in fulfilling its mandate by assessing China’s compliance with its World Trade Organization accession agreement on subsidies, examining what constitutes the breadth of China’s subsidy regime, evaluating the level of transparency into China’s subsidy regime and economic planning process, and identifying how China’s industrial subsidies negatively or positively affect U.S. companies, investors, and workers. Copies of the hearing agenda will be made available on the Commission’s Web site https://www.uscc.gov. Any interested party may file a written statement by April 4, 2006, by mailing to the contact below. Tuesday, April 4, 2006, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. A detailed agenda for the hearing will be posted to the Commission’s Web site at www.uscc.gov in the near future. DATE AND TIME: The hearing will be held on Capitol Hill on April 4 in Room 2323 Rayburn House Office Building. Public seating is limited to about 50 people on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations are not required. ADDRESSES: Any member of the public wishing further information concerning the hearing should contact Kathy Michels, Associate Director for the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, 444 North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 602, Washington, DC 20001; phone 202–624– 1409, or via e-mail at kmichels@uscc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: hsrobinson on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES Authority: Congress created the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 106–398 as amended by Division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108–7), as amended by Public Law 109–108 (November 22, 2005). Dated: March 23, 2006. Kathleen J. Michels, Associate Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. [FR Doc. E6–4508 Filed 3–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1137–00–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:39 Mar 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900—New (VA Form 10– 21081)] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to assess the quality of care provided to veterans prior to his or her death. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before May 30, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Ann W. Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail ann.bickoff@hq.med.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900—New (VA Form 10–21081)’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann W. Bickoff (202) 273–8310 or fax (202) 273–9381. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: After Death Bereaved Family Member Satisfaction Survey, VA Form 10–21081(NR). OMB Control Number: 2900—New (VA Form 10–21081). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: The data collected on VA Form 10–21081(NR) will be used to survey family members of deceased veterans on their satisfaction with the quality of care provided to their loved one prior to his or her death at a VA facility. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 588 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,351. Dated: March 20, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–4496 Filed 3–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission has scheduled a town hall meeting for April 11, 2006, at the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, 1801 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL. The town hall meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Commission is to carry out a study of the benefits under the laws of the United States that are provided to compensate and assist veterans and their survivors for disabilities and deaths attributable to military service. The Commission is conducting eight fact-finding site visits throughout the United States. The Chicago area was selected based upon criteria that included the concentration of veterans, active-duty service members, and National Guard members, and reservist, and the co-location of Veterans Benefits E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 29, 2006 / Notices hsrobinson on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES Administration, Veterans Health Administration, and Department of Defense (DoD) facilities with particular interests in transition activities. The goal of this visit is to allow the commissioners the opportunity to tour local VA and DoD facilities, examine the processes in place which assist veterans in their efforts to obtain benefits, and to present veterans, survivors and the general public with an opportunity to learn about the work of the Commission VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:39 Mar 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 and to offer comments in a face-to-face forum. Interested persons may attend the town hall meeting and present oral statements to the Commission. Oral presentations will be limited to five minutes or less, depending on the number of participants. Interested parties may provide written comments for review by the Commission prior to the meeting, by e-mail to veterans@vetscommission.intranets.com PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15801 or by mail to Mr. Ray Wilburn, Executive Director, Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20004. Dated: March 22, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. E. Philip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 06–2987 Filed 3–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–M E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 29, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15800-15801]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-2987]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission; Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public 
Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Veterans' 
Disability Benefits Commission has scheduled a town hall meeting for 
April 11, 2006, at the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, 1801 South 
Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL. The town hall meeting will begin at 7 p.m. 
and end at 9 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
    The purpose of the Commission is to carry out a study of the 
benefits under the laws of the United States that are provided to 
compensate and assist veterans and their survivors for disabilities and 
deaths attributable to military service.
    The Commission is conducting eight fact-finding site visits 
throughout the United States. The Chicago area was selected based upon 
criteria that included the concentration of veterans, active-duty 
service members, and National Guard members, and reservist, and the co-
location of Veterans Benefits

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Administration, Veterans Health Administration, and Department of 
Defense (DoD) facilities with particular interests in transition 
activities. The goal of this visit is to allow the commissioners the 
opportunity to tour local VA and DoD facilities, examine the processes 
in place which assist veterans in their efforts to obtain benefits, and 
to present veterans, survivors and the general public with an 
opportunity to learn about the work of the Commission and to offer 
comments in a face-to-face forum.
    Interested persons may attend the town hall meeting and present 
oral statements to the Commission. Oral presentations will be limited 
to five minutes or less, depending on the number of participants. 
Interested parties may provide written comments for review by the 
Commission prior to the meeting, by e-mail to veterans@vetscommission.
intranets.com or by mail to Mr. Ray Wilburn, Executive Director, 
Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, 
NW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20004.

    Dated: March 22, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
E. Philip Riggin,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 06-2987 Filed 3-28-06; 8:45 am]
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