Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 20438-20439 [E6-5898]

Download as PDF 20438 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 76 / Thursday, April 20, 2006 / Notices Loan Disbursement when requesting a guaranty on an interest rate reduction refinancing loan and provide a receipt as proof that the funding fee was paid or evidence that the claimant is exempt from such fee. VA uses the data collected to ensure lenders correctly compute the funding fee and the maximum permissible loan amount for interest rate reduction refinancing loans. 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 3156. Affected Public: Business or other for profit. Estimated Annual Burden: 6,667 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Total Respondents: 40,000. Dated: April 4, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–5894 Filed 4–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0564] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. hsrobinson on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES 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 enroll claimants receiving benefit payments into an electronic funds transfer program. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:56 Apr 19, 2006 Jkt 208001 Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 19, 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. 2900–0564’’ 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 (Public Law 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. Titles: a. Direct Deposit Enrollment, VA Form 24–0296. b. Direct Deposit Enrollment (Australia), VA Form 24–0296a. c. Direct Deposit Enrollment (Canada), VA Form 24–0596b. d. Direct Deposit Enrollment (Germany), VA Form 24–2096c. e. Direct Deposit Enrollment (Ireland), VA Form 24–0296d. f. Direct Deposit Enrollement (United Kingdom), VA Form 24–0296e. OMB Control Number: 2900–0564. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants complete the Direct Deposit Enrollment forms to authorize VA to electronically deposit their benefit payments into their financial institution account. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: a. VA Form 24–0296—750 hours. PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 b. VA Form 24–0296a (Australia)— 100 hours. c. VA Form 24–2096b (Canada)—100 hours. d. VA Form 24–2096c (Germany)— 100 hours. e. VA Form 24–2096d (Ireland)—100 hours. f. VA Form 24–2096e (United Kingdom)—100 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000. a. VA Form 24–0296—3,000. b. VA Form 24–0296a (Australia)— 400. c. VA Form 24–2096b (Canada)—400. d. VA Form 24–2096c (Germany)— 400. e. VA Form 24–0296d (Ireland)—400. f. VA Form 24–0296e (United Kingdom)—400. Dated: April 6, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–5896 Filed 4–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0554] 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 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 applicants eligibility to receive a grant and/or per diem for programs to assist the homeless. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 19, 2006. E:\FR\FM\20APN1.SGM 20APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 76 / Thursday, April 20, 2006 / Notices Submit written comments on the collection of information to Ann Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0554’’ in any correspondence. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Bickoff at (202) 273–8310. 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 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. Titles: a. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Capital Grant Application, VA Form 10–0361–CG. b. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Life Safety Code Application, VA Form 10–0361–LSC. c. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Per Diem Only Application, VA Form 10–0361–PDO. d. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Special Needs Application, VA Form 10–0361–SN. e. Compliance Reports for Per Diem and Special Needs Grants. No form needed. May be reported to VA in standard business narrative. f. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Technical Assistance Application, VA Form 10–0361–TA. g. Compliance Reports for Technical Assistance Grants. No form needed. May be reported to VA in standard business narrative. OMB Control Number: 2900–0554. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 10–0361 series, Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, will be used to evaluate applicants eligibility to receive a grant/ hsrobinson on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:56 Apr 19, 2006 Jkt 208001 or per diem payments which provide supportive housing/services to assist homeless veterans transition to independent living. The collected information will be used to apply the specific criteria to rate and rank each application; and to obtain information necessary to ensure that Federal funds are awarded to applicants who are financially stable and who will conduct program for which a grant and/or per diem award was made. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions, State, local or tribal governments. Estimated Annual Burden: 14,340 hours. a. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Capital Grant Application, VA Form 10–0361–CG— 3,500 hours. b. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Life Safety Code Application, VA Form 10–0361–LSC— 2,000 hours. c. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Per Diem Only Application, VA Form 10–0361–PDO— 3,000 hours. d. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Special Needs Application, VA Form 10–0361–SN— 4,000 hours. e. Compliance Reports for Per Diem and Special Needs Grants—1,500 hours. f. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Technical Assistance Application, VA Form 10–0361–TA— 250 hours. g. Compliance Reports for Technical Assistance Grants—90 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: a. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Capital Grant Application, VA Form 10–0361–CG—35 hours. b. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Life Safety Code Application, VA Form 10–0361–LSC— 10 hours. c. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Per Diem Only Application, VA Form 10–0361–PDO— 20 hours. d. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Special Needs Application, VA Form 10–0361–SN—20 hours. e. Compliance Reports for Per Diem and Special Needs Grants—5 hours. f. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Technical Assistance Application, VA Form 10–0361–TA—10 hours. g. Compliance Reports for Technical Assistance Grants—2.25 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 985. PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20439 a. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Capital Grant Application, VA Form 10–0361–CG— 100. b. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Life Safety Code Application, VA Form 10–0361–LSC— 200. c. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Per Diem Only Application, VA Form 10–0361–PDO— 150. d. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Special Needs Application, VA Form 10–0361–SN— 200. e. Compliance Reports for Per Diem and Special Needs Grants—300. f. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Technical Assistance Application, VA Form 10–0361–TA— 25. g. Compliance Reports for Technical Assistance Grants—40. Dated: April 4, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–5898 Filed 4–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0570] 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. 3501–3521), 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; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 22, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Information Management Service (005E3), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565–8374, FAX (202) 565–6950 or e-mail: E:\FR\FM\20APN1.SGM 20APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 76 (Thursday, April 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20438-20439]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-5898]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0554]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 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 applicants 
eligibility to receive a grant and/or per diem for programs to assist 
the homeless.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 19, 2006.

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ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Ann Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Please 
refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0554'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Bickoff at (202) 273-8310.

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 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.
    Titles:
    a. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Capital Grant 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-CG.
    b. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Life Safety Code 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-LSC.
    c. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Per Diem Only 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-PDO.
    d. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Special Needs 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-SN.
    e. Compliance Reports for Per Diem and Special Needs Grants. No 
form needed. May be reported to VA in standard business narrative.
    f. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Technical 
Assistance Application, VA Form 10-0361-TA.
    g. Compliance Reports for Technical Assistance Grants. No form 
needed. May be reported to VA in standard business narrative.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0554.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 10-0361 series, Homeless Providers Grant and Per 
Diem Program, will be used to evaluate applicants eligibility to 
receive a grant/or per diem payments which provide supportive housing/
services to assist homeless veterans transition to independent living. 
The collected information will be used to apply the specific criteria 
to rate and rank each application; and to obtain information necessary 
to ensure that Federal funds are awarded to applicants who are 
financially stable and who will conduct program for which a grant and/
or per diem award was made.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions, State, local or 
tribal governments.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 14,340 hours.
    a. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Capital Grant 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-CG--3,500 hours.
    b. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Life Safety Code 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-LSC--2,000 hours.
    c. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Per Diem Only 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-PDO--3,000 hours.
    d. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Special Needs 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-SN--4,000 hours.
    e. Compliance Reports for Per Diem and Special Needs Grants--1,500 
hours.
    f. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Technical 
Assistance Application, VA Form 10-0361-TA--250 hours.
    g. Compliance Reports for Technical Assistance Grants--90 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
    a. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Capital Grant 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-CG--35 hours.
    b. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Life Safety Code 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-LSC--10 hours.
    c. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Per Diem Only 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-PDO--20 hours.
    d. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Special Needs 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-SN--20 hours.
    e. Compliance Reports for Per Diem and Special Needs Grants--5 
hours.
    f. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Technical 
Assistance Application, VA Form 10-0361-TA--10 hours.
    g. Compliance Reports for Technical Assistance Grants--2.25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 985.
    a. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Capital Grant 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-CG--100.
    b. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Life Safety Code 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-LSC--200.
    c. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Per Diem Only 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-PDO--150.
    d. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Special Needs 
Application, VA Form 10-0361-SN--200.
    e. Compliance Reports for Per Diem and Special Needs Grants--300.
    f. Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Technical 
Assistance Application, VA Form 10-0361-TA--25.
    g. Compliance Reports for Technical Assistance Grants--40.

    Dated: April 4, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E6-5898 Filed 4-19-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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