Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review, 27318-27319 [E6-7056]

Download as PDF 27318 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 10, 2006 / Notices Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently the Bureau of the Public Debt within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Claim For United States Savings Bonds Not Received. Dated: May 4, 2006. Vicki S. Thorpe, Manager, Graphics, Printing and Records Branch. [FR Doc. E6–7088 Filed 5–9–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–39–P Written comments should be received on or before July 10, 2006, to be assured of consideration. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Direct all written comments to Bureau of the Public Debt, Vicki S. Thorpe, 200 Third Street, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or Vicki.Thorpe@bpd.treas.gov. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request—Release of NonPublic Information DATES: Office of Thrift Supervision ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Vicki S. Thorpe, Bureau of the Public Debt, 200 Third Street, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, (304) 480–6553. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Claim For United States Savings Bonds Not Received. OMB Number: 1535–0098. Form Number: PDF 3062–4. Abstract: The information is used to support a request for substitute savings bonds in lieu of savings bonds not received. Current Actions: None. Type of Review: Extension. Affected Public: Individuals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 25,000. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 10 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,175. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:59 May 09, 2006 Jkt 208001 Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OTS is soliciting public comments on the proposal. DATES: Submit written comments on or before June 9, 2006. ADDRESSES: Send comments, referring to the collection by title of the proposal or by OMB approval number, to OMB and OTS at these addresses: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer for OTS, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725—17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or by fax to (202) 395–6974; and Information Collection Comments, Chief Counsel’s Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552, by fax to (202) 906–6518, or by e-mail to infocollection.comments@ots.treas.gov. OTS will post comments and the related index on the OTS Internet Site at https:// www.ots.treas.gov. In addition, interested persons may inspect comments at the Public Reading Room, 1700 G Street, NW., by appointment. To make an appointment, call (202) 906– 5922, send an e-mail to public.info@ots.treas.gov, or send a facsimile transmission to (202) 906– 7755. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or to obtain a copy of the submission to OMB, please contact Marilyn K. Burton at marilyn.burton@ots.treas.gov, (202) 906–6467, or facsimile number (202) 906–6518, Litigation Division, Chief Counsel’s Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OTS may not conduct or sponsor an information PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 collection, and respondents are not required to respond to an information collection, unless the information collection displays a currently valid OMB control number. As part of the approval process, we invite comments on the following information collection. Title of Proposal: Release of NonPublic Information. OMB Number: 1550–0081. Form Number: N/A. Regulation requirement: 12 CFR 510.5. Description: This information collection provides an orderly mechanism for expeditious processing of requests from the public (including litigants in lawsuits where OTS is not a party) for non-public or confidential OTS information (documents and testimony), while preserving OTS’s need to maintain the confidentiality of such information. Type of Review: Renewal. Affected Public: Business or other for profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10. Estimated Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Burden Hours per Response: 5 hours. Estimated Total Burden: 50 hours. Clearance Officer: Marilyn K. Burton, (202) 906–6467, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. OMB Reviewer: Desk Officer for OTS, Fax: (202) 395–6974, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725—17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. Dated: May 4, 2006. Deborah Dakin, Senior Deputy Chief Counsel, Regulations and Legislation Division. [FR Doc. E6–7099 Filed 5–9–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6720–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0321] 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. 3501–21), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the E:\FR\FM\10MYN1.SGM 10MYN1 rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 10, 2006 / Notices 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 9, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 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. 2900–0321.’’ 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– 0321’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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: Claimants complete VA Forms 21–22 and 21–22a to appoint a veterans service organization or an individual to assist in the preparation, representation, and prosecution of claims for VA benefits and to authorize VA to disclose any or all records to the appointed representative. 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 December 28, 2005 at pages 76914– 76915. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 27,616 hours. a. VA Form 21–22—27,083 hours. b. VA Form 21–22a—533 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: a. VA Form 21–22—5 minutes. b. VA Form 21–22a—5 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 331,400. a. VA Form 21–22—325,000. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:59 May 09, 2006 Jkt 208001 b. VA Form 251–22a—6,400. Dated: April 26, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–7056 Filed 5–9–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0160] 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 information needed to determine whether State homes providing nursing home care and adult day health care are providing high quality care to eligible veterans. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before July 10, 2006. 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 or e-mail ann.bickoff@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0160’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Bickoff at (202) 273–8310. 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, VHA invites SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27319 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. Title 38, CFR Parts 51 and 52, State Home Programs. b. State Home Inspection Staffing Profile, VA Form 10–3567. c. State Home Report and Statement of Federal Aid Claimed, VA Form 10– 5588. d. State Home Program Application for Veteran Care—Medical Certification, VA Form 10–10SH. e. Department of Veterans Affairs Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements for Grantees Other Than Individuals, VA Form 10– 0143. f. Statement of Assurance of Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, VA Form 10–0143a. g. Certification Regarding Lobbying, VA Form 10–0144. h. Statement of Assurance of Compliance with Equal Opportunity Laws, VA Form 10–0144a. OMB Control Number: 2900–0160. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA pays per diem to State homes providing nursing home and adult day health care services to eligible veterans. To ensure high quality care is furnished to the veterans, VA requires those facilities providing adult day health care to furnish an application for recognition based on certification; appeal information, application and justification for payment; records and reports which facility management must maintain regarding activities of residents or participants; information relating to whether the facility meets standards concerning residents’ rights and responsibilities prior to admission or enrollment, during admission or enrollment, and upon discharge; the records and reports which facilities management and health care professionals must maintain regarding residents or participants and employees; documents pertain to the management of the facilities; food menu planning; E:\FR\FM\10MYN1.SGM 10MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 10, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27318-27319]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-7056]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0321]


Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, 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. 3501-21), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits 
Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the

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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 9, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 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-
0321.'' 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. 
2900-0321'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    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: Claimants complete VA Forms 21-22 and 21-22a to appoint a 
veterans service organization or an individual to assist in the 
preparation, representation, and prosecution of claims for VA benefits 
and to authorize VA to disclose any or all records to the appointed 
representative.
    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 December 28, 2005 at pages 76914-76915.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 27,616 hours.
     a. VA Form 21-22--27,083 hours.
     b. VA Form 21-22a--533 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
     a. VA Form 21-22--5 minutes.
     b. VA Form 21-22a--5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 331,400.
     a. VA Form 21-22--325,000.
     b. VA Form 251-22a--6,400.

    Dated: April 26, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E6-7056 Filed 5-9-06; 8:45 am]
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