Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review, 19239-19240 [E6-5436]

Download as PDF HSRObinson on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 71 / Thursday, April 13, 2006 / Notices OMB Control Number: 2900–0209. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: a. Eligible veterans, reservists, and survivors or dependents complete VA Form 22–8691 to apply for work-study benefits. b. VA Form 22–8692 is used by claimants to request an advance payment of work-study allowance. c. VA Form 22–8692a is used by the claimant to extend his or her workstudy contract. d. VA Form 22–8692b is used by claimants who do not want a workstudy advanced allowance payment. VA uses the data collected to determine the applicant’s eligibility for work-study allowance and the amount 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 19, 2006 at page 3155. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 11,984. a. Application for Work-Study Allowance (Chapters 30, 31, 32 or 35, Title 38, U.S.C.; Chapter 1606 and 1607), VA Form 22–8691—9,125 hours. b. Student Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692— 1,167 hours. c. Extended Student Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22–8692a—275 hours. d. Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692b—1,417 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: a. Application for Work-Study Allowance (Chapters 30, 31, 32 or 35, Title 38, U.S.C.; Chapter 1606 and 1607), VA Form 22–8691—15 minutes. b. Student Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692— 5 minutes. c. Extended Student Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22–8692a—3 minutes. d. Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692b—5 minutes. Frequency of Response: SemiAnnually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 73,000. a. Application for Work-Study Allowance (Chapters 30, 31, 32 or 35, Title 38, U.S.C.; Chapter 1606 and 1607), VA Form 22–8691—36,500. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:20 Apr 12, 2006 Jkt 208001 b. Student Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692— 14,000. c. Extended Student Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22–8692a—5,500. d. Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692b—17,000. Dated: March 30, 2006. By direction of the Secretary: Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–5435 Filed 4–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (10–0439)] 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 on information needed to identify areas for improvement in clinical training programs. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 12, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Ann W. Bickoff (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 (10– 0439)’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Bickoff at (202) 273–8310. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from 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. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19239 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: Learner’s Perception (LP) Survey, VA Form 10–0439. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (10–0439). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: VA Form 10–0439 will be used to obtain health care trainees perception of their clinical experience with VA versa non-VA facilities. VA will use the data to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in VA clinical training programs. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 9,000 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,250. Dated: March 29, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–5437 Filed 4–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0018] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Office of General Counsel, 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 Office of General Counsel (OGC), 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 E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1 19240 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 71 / Thursday, April 13, 2006 / Notices PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. Comments must be submitted on or before May 15, 2006. 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) 565–8374, fax (202) 565–6950 or e-mail: denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0018.’’ 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– 0018’’ in any correspondence. DATES: HSRObinson on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:20 Apr 12, 2006 Jkt 208001 Title: Accreditation of Service Organization Representative, VA Form 21. OMB Control Number: 2900–0018. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Service organizations are required to file an application with VA to establish eligibility for accreditation for representatives of that organization to represent benefit claimants before VA. VA Form 21 is completed by service organizations to establish accreditation for representatives, recertify the qualifications of accredited representatives, and to cancel representatives’ accreditation due to misconduct or lack of competence. VA uses the information collected to determine whether service organizations representatives continue to meet regulatory eligibility requirements and to ensure claimants have qualified representatives to assist in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of their claims for benefits. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 November 2, 2005, at pages 66485– 66486. Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit-institutions, and State, Local or Tribal Government. Estimated Annual Burden: 600 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2400. Dated: March 30, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Anaylst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–5436 Filed 4–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 71 (Thursday, April 13, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19239-19240]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-5436]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0018]


Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Office of General 
Counsel (OGC), 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

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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 May 15, 2006.
    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) 565-8374, 
fax (202) 565-6950 or e-mail: denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer 
to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0018.'' 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. 2900-0018'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Accreditation of Service Organization Representative, VA 
Form 21.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0018.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Service organizations are required to file an application 
with VA to establish eligibility for accreditation for representatives 
of that organization to represent benefit claimants before VA. VA Form 
21 is completed by service organizations to establish accreditation for 
representatives, recertify the qualifications of accredited 
representatives, and to cancel representatives' accreditation due to 
misconduct or lack of competence. VA uses the information collected to 
determine whether service organizations representatives continue to 
meet regulatory eligibility requirements and to ensure claimants have 
qualified representatives to assist in the preparation, presentation, 
and prosecution of their claims for benefits.
    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 November 2, 2005, at pages 66485-66486.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
profit, Not-for-profit-institutions, and State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 600 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2400.

    Dated: March 30, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Anaylst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E6-5436 Filed 4-12-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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