Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 31261-31262 [E6-8413]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 105 / Thursday, June 1, 2006 / Notices 31261 teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. The TAP will use citizen input to make recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, June 22, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Coffman at 1–888–912–1227, or 206–220–6096. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Area 6 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday, June 22, 2006 from 10 a.m. Pacific Time to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time via a telephone conference call. The public is invited to make oral comments. Individual comments will be limited to 5 minutes. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call 1–888–912–1227 or 206–220–6096, or write to Dave Coffman, TAP Office, 915 2nd Avenue, MS W–406, Seattle, WA 98174 or you can contact us at https:// www.improveirs.org. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Dave Coffman. Mr. Coffman can be reached at 1–888–912–1227 or 206– 220–6096. The agenda will include the following: Various IRS issues. The meeting that was scheduled Thursday, June 1, 2006 from 11 a.m. ET has been cancelled. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sallie Chavez at 1–888–912–1227, or 954–423–7979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel was cancelled for Thursday, June 1, 2006, from 11 a.m. ET via a telephone conference call was published in the Federal Register on May 4, 2006. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call 1–888–912–1227 or 954– 423–7979, or write Sallie Chavez, TAP Office, 1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 340, Plantation, FL 33324. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Sallie Chavez. Ms. Chavez can be reached at 1–888–912–1227 or 954– 423–7979, or post comments to the Web site: https://www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include: Various IRS issues. Dated: May 23, 2006. Venita H. Gardner, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E6–8429 Filed 5–31–06; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Internal Revenue Service AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Open Meeting of the Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Cancellation notice. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, has been cancelled (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. Jkt 208001 Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Area 7 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2006 from 2 p.m. Pacific Time to 3 p.m. Pacific Time via a telephone conference call. The public is invited to make oral comments. Individual comments will be limited to 5 minutes. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call 1–888–912–1227 or 206– 220–6096, or write to Dave Coffman, TAP Office, 915 2nd Avenue, MS W– 406, Seattle, WA 98174 or you can contact us at https://www.improveirs.org. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Dave Coffman. Mr. Coffman can be reached at 1–888–912– 1227 or 206–220–6096. The agenda will include the following: Various IRS issues. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 23, 2006. Venita H. Gardner, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E6–8432 Filed 5–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0648] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service 19:10 May 31, 2006 Dated: May 25, 2006. Venita H. Gardner, Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E6–8431 Filed 5–31–06; 8:45 am] Open Meeting of the Area 7 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Alaska, California, Hawaii, and Nevada) BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 DATES: SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 7 committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. The TAP will use citizen input to make recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Coffman at 1–888–912–1227, or 206–220–6096. PO 00000 Frm 00120 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. 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 revision 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 reimburse healthcare providers for medical services provided to veterans with service-connected disabilities living or traveling overseas. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before July 31, 2006. E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1 31262 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 105 / Thursday, June 1, 2006 / Notices Submit written comments on the collection of information to Ann Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193B1), 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. 2900–0648’’ 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 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. Title and Form Number: Foreign Medical Program, VA Form 10–7959f–1 and 10–7959f–2. OMB Control Number: 2900–0648. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: a. Veterans with service connected disabilities living or traveling overseas complete VA Form 10–7959f–1 to enroll in the Foreign Medical Program. b. Healthcare providers complete VA Form 10–7959f–2 to submit claims for payments or reimbursement of expenses relating to veterans living or traveling overseas (except for Canada and the Philippines) with service-connected disability. VA accepts provider generated billing statement, Uniform Billing-Forms (UB) 92, and Medicare Health Insurance Claims Form, HCFA 1500 for payments or reimbursements. Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for profit, and Not for profit institutions. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 3,763 hours. a. Foreign Medical Program, VA Form 10–7959f–1—111 hours. b. Claim Cover Sheet, VA Form 10– 7959–2—3,652 hours. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:10 May 31, 2006 Jkt 208001 Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: a. Foreign Medical Program, VA Form 10–7959f–1—4 minutes. b. Claim Cover Sheet, VA Form 10– 7959–2—11 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3320. a. Foreign Medical Program, VA Form 10–7959f–1—1,660. b. Claim Cover Sheet, VA Form 10– 7959f–2—1,660. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 21,580. a. Foreign Medical Program, VA Form 10–7959–1—1,660. b. Claim Cover Sheet, VA Form 10– 7959–2—19,920. Dated: May 17, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–8413 Filed 5–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0073] 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 revision 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 the amount of educational benefits payable to claimants pursuing approved programs of education. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before July 31, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of PO 00000 Frm 00121 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0073’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or FAX (202) 275–5947. 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: VA Enrollment Certification, VA Form 22–1999. OMB Control Number: 2900–0073. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: School officials and employers complete VA Form 22–1999 to report and certify a claimant’s enrollment in an educational program. The data is used to determine the amount of benefits payable and whether the claimant requested an advanced or accelerated payment. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, Not-for-profit institutions, Federal Government, and State, Local or Tribal Government. Estimated Annual Burden: 158,975 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Annual Response: 1,109,129. a. electronically—776,390. b. paper copy—332,739. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,485. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 18, 2006. E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 105 (Thursday, June 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31261-31262]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-8413]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0648]


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 revision 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 reimburse healthcare providers for 
medical services provided to veterans with service-connected 
disabilities living or traveling overseas.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before July 31, 2006.

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ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Ann Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193B1), 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-
0648'' 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 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.
    Title and Form Number: Foreign Medical Program, VA Form 10-7959f-1 
and 10-7959f-2.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0648.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract:
    a. Veterans with service connected disabilities living or traveling 
overseas complete VA Form 10-7959f-1 to enroll in the Foreign Medical 
Program.
    b. Healthcare providers complete VA Form 10-7959f-2 to submit 
claims for payments or reimbursement of expenses relating to veterans 
living or traveling overseas (except for Canada and the Philippines) 
with service-connected disability. VA accepts provider generated 
billing statement, Uniform Billing-Forms (UB) 92, and Medicare Health 
Insurance Claims Form, HCFA 1500 for payments or reimbursements.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for 
profit, and Not for profit institutions.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 3,763 hours.
    a. Foreign Medical Program, VA Form 10-7959f-1--111 hours.
    b. Claim Cover Sheet, VA Form 10-7959-2--3,652 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
    a. Foreign Medical Program, VA Form 10-7959f-1--4 minutes.
    b. Claim Cover Sheet, VA Form 10-7959-2--11 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3320.
    a. Foreign Medical Program, VA Form 10-7959f-1--1,660.
    b. Claim Cover Sheet, VA Form 10-7959f-2--1,660.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 21,580.
    a. Foreign Medical Program, VA Form 10-7959-1--1,660.
    b. Claim Cover Sheet, VA Form 10-7959-2--19,920.

    Dated: May 17, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E6-8413 Filed 5-31-06; 8:45 am]
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