Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 31262-31263 [E6-8414]

Download as PDF 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 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 105 / Thursday, June 1, 2006 / Notices By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–8414 Filed 5–31–06; 8:45 am] 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 February 2, 2006 at page 5736. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 45,553 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 1 hour. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 45,553. BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0165] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Office of Management, 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 Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 July 3, 2006. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005G2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565–8374 or FAX (202) 565–6950 or e-mail denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0165.’’ 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– 0165’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Financial Status Report, VA Form 5655. OMB Control Number: 2900–0165. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants complete VA Form 5655 to report their financial status. VA uses the data collected to determine the claimant’s eligibility for a waiver of collection, setup a payment plan or for the acceptance of a compromise offer on their VA benefit debt. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:10 May 31, 2006 Jkt 208001 By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–8415 Filed 5–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900—New (VA Form 10– 21081)] 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. 3501–21), 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 and includes the actual data collection instrument. Comments must be submitted on or before July 3, 2006. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005G2), 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 2900—New (VA Form 10– 21081).’’ 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, PO 00000 Frm 00122 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31263 Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘2900—New (VA Form 10–21081).’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. 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 March 29, 2006 at page 15800. 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: May 18, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–8416 Filed 5–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0074] 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 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. E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 105 (Thursday, June 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31262-31263]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-8414]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0073]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 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.

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, 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 for-profit, 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.

    Dated: May 18, 2006.


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    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E6-8414 Filed 5-31-06; 8:45 am]
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