Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 46981-46982 [E6-13296]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 157 / Tuesday, August 15, 2006 / Notices collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Title: Income Verification, VA Form 21–0161a. OMB Control Number: 2900–0518. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21–0161a is completed by employers of VA beneficiaries who have been identified has having inaccurately reported their income to VA. VA uses the data collected to determine the beneficiary’s entitlement to income dependent benefits. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, Not-for-profit institutions, Farms, Federal Government, State, local or tribal government. Estimated Annual Burden: 15,000 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 30 minutes. Estimated Annual Responses: 30,000. Dated: August 4, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–13294 Filed 8–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (22–0803)] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill 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 existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to determine a applicant’s eligibility for reimbursement of licensing and certification tests. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:41 Aug 14, 2006 Jkt 208001 Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before October 16, 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. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (22–0803)’’ 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: Application for Reimbursement of Licensing or Certification Test Fees. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (22–0803). Type of Review: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number. Abstract: Claimants complete VA Form 22–0803 to request reimbursement of licensing or certification fees paid. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,590 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Average Burden per Respondents: 15 minutes. Estimated Annual Responses: 6,361. DATES: Dated: August 3, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–13295 Filed 8–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46981 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0649] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 for information needed to identify and track veterans diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before October 16, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Ann W. Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail ann.bickoff@.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0649’’ in any correspondence. DATES: Ann W. Bickoff (202) 273–8310 or fax (202) 273–9386. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–21), 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 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1 46982 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 157 / Tuesday, August 15, 2006 / Notices 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 Cooperative Studies Project #500A, National Registry of Veterans with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), VA Forms 10–21047, 10–21047a, and 10–21047b. OMB Control Number: 2900–0649. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA will use the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry to obtain epidemiological data on veterans affected with ALS and as a mechanism to inform the veteran of clinical drug trials and studies. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,330. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: Semiannually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,715. Estimated Number of Responses: 2,740. Dated: August 2, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–13296 Filed 8–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0648] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:41 Aug 14, 2006 Jkt 208001 ACTION: Notice. 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. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 14, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005G2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 8l0 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565–8374 or fax (202) 565–7045, or e-mail: denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0648. 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– 0648 in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 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 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Philippines) with service-connected disability. VA will accept provider’s generated billing statement, Uniform Billing-Forms (UB) 92, and Medicare Health Insurance Claims Form, HCFA 1500 for payments or reimbursements. 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 June 1, 2006, at pages 31261–31262. 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: 3,320. 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: August 7, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–13297 Filed 8–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 157 (Tuesday, August 15, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46981-46982]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-13296]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0649]


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), 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 for 
information needed to identify and track veterans diagnosed with 
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 16, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Ann W. Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-
mail ann.bickoff@.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0649'' 
in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann W. Bickoff (202) 273-8310 or fax 
(202) 273-9386.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-21), 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

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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 Cooperative Studies Project 500A, National 
Registry of Veterans with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), VA Forms 
10-21047, 10-21047a, and 10-21047b.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0649.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA will use the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry to 
obtain epidemiological data on veterans affected with ALS and as a 
mechanism to inform the veteran of clinical drug trials and studies.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,330.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Semi-annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,715.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 2,740.

    Dated: August 2, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E6-13296 Filed 8-14-06; 8:45 am]
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