Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review, 59200-59201 [E6-16513]

Download as PDF 59200 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 194 / Friday, October 6, 2006 / Notices VA Form 10–21034j—42,000. VA Form 10–21034k—2,000. Dated: September 25, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service. [FR Doc. E6–16510 Filed 10–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0525] 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. 3501–3521), 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 and includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 6, 2006. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Initiative Coordination Service (005G1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565–8374, FAX (202) 565–7870 or e-mail: denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0525.’’ 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– 0525’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: VA MATIC Change, VA Form 29–0165. OMB Control Number: 2900–0525. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants complete VA Form 29–0165 to enroll in VA MATIC or change their financial institution from which VA currently deducts their Government Life Insurance premium. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:52 Oct 05, 2006 Jkt 211001 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 July 13, 2006, at page 39705. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,250 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000. Dated: September 25, 2006. By direction of the Secretary: Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service. [FR Doc. E6–16511 Filed 10–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0017] 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. 3501–3521), 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 November 6, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Initiative Coordination Service (005G1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565–8374, fax (202) 565–7870 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0017.’’ 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 00131 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0017’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: a. Annual-Final Report and Account, VA Form 21–4706. b. Federal Fiduciary’s Account, VA Form 21–4706b. c. Court Appointed Fiduciary’s Account, VA Form 21–4706c. d. Account Book, VA Form 21–4718. e. Certificate of Balance on Deposit and Authorization to Disclose Financial Records (Pursuant to Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 55 and Title 12, U.S.C., Chapter 35), VA Form 27–4718a. OMB Control Number: 2900–0017. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA maintain supervision of the distribution and use of VA benefits paid to fiduciaries on behalf of VA claimants who are incompetent, a minor, or under legal disability. The forms are used to verify beneficiaries’ deposit remaining at a financial institution against a fiduciary’s accounting. The following forms will be used to ensure claimants’ benefits payments are administered properly. a. VA Forms 21–4706, 4706b and 4706c are used by estate to determine proper usage of benefits paid to fiduciaries. The 21–4706 and 21–4706b are both necessary to conform to requirement of various state courts. b. VA Form 21–4718 is provided to VA fiduciaries to submit accountings to either State courts or the VA. It is not a reporting form per se, but a vehicle to assist the fiduciary in accurately maintaining records of monies received and spent. c. VA Form 21–4718a—Fiduciaries are required to obtain certifications that the balances remaining on deposit in financial institutions as shown on accountings are correct. Certifying official at a financial institution completing the form must affix the institution’s official seal or stamp. The data collected is used to appoint an appropriate fiduciary for a VA beneficiary and to prevent fiduciaries from supplying false certification, embezzling funds, and possibly prevent and/or identify fraud, waste and abuse of government funds paid to fiduciaries on behalf of VA beneficiaries. 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 May 18, 2006 at page 28918. E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 194 / Friday, October 6, 2006 / Notices cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 29,566. a. Annual-Final Report and Account, VA Form 21–4706—1,100. b. Federal Fiduciary’s Account, VA Form 21–4706b—6,300. c. Court Appointed Fiduciary’s Account, VA Form 21–4706c—2,000. d. Account Book, VA Form 21–4718— 20,000. e. Certificate of Balance on Deposit and Authorization to Disclose Financial Records, Pursuant to Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 55 and Title 12, U.S.C., Chapter 35) VA Form 27–4718a—165. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: a. Annual-Final Report and Account, VA Form 21–4706—30 minutes. b. Federal Fiduciary’s Accounts, VA Form 21–4706b—27 minutes. c. Court Appointed Fiduciary’s Account, VA Form 21–4706c—30 minutes. d. Account Book, VA Form 21–4718— 21⁄2 hours. e. Certificate of Balance on Deposit and Authorization to Disclose Financial Records, Pursuant to Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 55 and Title 12, U.S.C., Chapter 35) VA Form 27–4718a—3 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 31,512. a. Annual-Final Report and Account, VA Form 21–4706—2,200. b. Federal Fiduciary’s Accounts, VA Form 21–4706b—14,000. c. Court Appointed Fiduciary’s Account, VA Form 21–4706c—4,000. d. Account Book, VA Form 21–4718— 8,000. e. Certificate of Balance on Deposit and Authorization to Disclose Financial VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:52 Oct 05, 2006 Jkt 211001 Records, Pursuant to Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 55 and Title 12, U.S.C., Chapter 35), VA Form 27–4718a—3,312. Dated: September 25, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service. [FR Doc. E6–16513 Filed 10–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission has scheduled a meeting for October 19–20, 2006 in the Ballroom of the Beacon Hotel, 1615 Rhode Island Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. On October 19, the session will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. On October 20, the session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12 noon. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Commission is to carry out a study of the benefits under the laws of the United States that are provided to compensate and assist veterans and their survivors for disabilities and deaths attributable to military service. The agenda for October 19 will include updates on the progress of the studies being conducted by the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA). The Commission will receive comments from stakeholders and the public on PO 00000 Frm 00132 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59201 CNA’s draft report on lump sum payments as an option for compensating veterans with disabilities. There will be a continuing discussion of the line of duty and concurrent receipt issue papers presented at the September 14 meeting of the Commission, and a new draft issue paper on character at discharge. The agenda for October 20 will include a summary of the final site visit to the Southern Region conducted in Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia. There will also be updates on the progress of the studies being conducted by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and time set aside for additional discussions amongst the Commissioners. Interested persons may attend and present oral statements to the Commission on October 19. Oral presentations will be limited to five minutes or less, depending on the number of participants. Interested parties may also provide written comments for review by the Commission prior to the meeting or at any time, by e-mail to veterans@vetscommission.com or by mail to Mr. Ray Wilburn, Executive Director, Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20004. Dated: October 3, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. E. Philip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6–16668 Filed 10–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 194 (Friday, October 6, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59200-59201]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-16513]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0017]


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. 3501-3521), 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 November 6, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Initiative Coordination 
Service (005G1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565-8374, fax (202) 565-7870 or e-mail 
denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0017.'' 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. 
2900-0017'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title:
    a. Annual-Final Report and Account, VA Form 21-4706.
    b. Federal Fiduciary's Account, VA Form 21-4706b.
    c. Court Appointed Fiduciary's Account, VA Form 21-4706c.
    d. Account Book, VA Form 21-4718.
    e. Certificate of Balance on Deposit and Authorization to Disclose 
Financial Records (Pursuant to Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 55 and Title 
12, U.S.C., Chapter 35), VA Form 27-4718a.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0017.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA maintain supervision of the distribution and use of VA 
benefits paid to fiduciaries on behalf of VA claimants who are 
incompetent, a minor, or under legal disability. The forms are used to 
verify beneficiaries' deposit remaining at a financial institution 
against a fiduciary's accounting. The following forms will be used to 
ensure claimants' benefits payments are administered properly.
    a. VA Forms 21-4706, 4706b and 4706c are used by estate to 
determine proper usage of benefits paid to fiduciaries. The 21-4706 and 
21-4706b are both necessary to conform to requirement of various state 
courts.
    b. VA Form 21-4718 is provided to VA fiduciaries to submit 
accountings to either State courts or the VA. It is not a reporting 
form per se, but a vehicle to assist the fiduciary in accurately 
maintaining records of monies received and spent.
    c. VA Form 21-4718a--Fiduciaries are required to obtain 
certifications that the balances remaining on deposit in financial 
institutions as shown on accountings are correct. Certifying official 
at a financial institution completing the form must affix the 
institution's official seal or stamp. The data collected is used to 
appoint an appropriate fiduciary for a VA beneficiary and to prevent 
fiduciaries from supplying false certification, embezzling funds, and 
possibly prevent and/or identify fraud, waste and abuse of government 
funds paid to fiduciaries on behalf of VA beneficiaries.
    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 May 18, 2006 at page 28918.

[[Page 59201]]

    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 29,566.
    a. Annual-Final Report and Account, VA Form 21-4706--1,100.
    b. Federal Fiduciary's Account, VA Form 21-4706b--6,300.
    c. Court Appointed Fiduciary's Account, VA Form 21-4706c--2,000.
    d. Account Book, VA Form 21-4718--20,000.
    e. Certificate of Balance on Deposit and Authorization to Disclose 
Financial Records, Pursuant to Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 55 and Title 
12, U.S.C., Chapter 35) VA Form 27-4718a--165.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
    a. Annual-Final Report and Account, VA Form 21-4706--30 minutes.
    b. Federal Fiduciary's Accounts, VA Form 21-4706b--27 minutes.
    c. Court Appointed Fiduciary's Account, VA Form 21-4706c--30 
minutes.
    d. Account Book, VA Form 21-4718--2\1/2\ hours.
    e. Certificate of Balance on Deposit and Authorization to Disclose 
Financial Records, Pursuant to Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 55 and Title 
12, U.S.C., Chapter 35) VA Form 27-4718a--3 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 31,512.
    a. Annual-Final Report and Account, VA Form 21-4706--2,200.
    b. Federal Fiduciary's Accounts, VA Form 21-4706b--14,000.
    c. Court Appointed Fiduciary's Account, VA Form 21-4706c--4,000.
    d. Account Book, VA Form 21-4718--8,000.
    e. Certificate of Balance on Deposit and Authorization to Disclose 
Financial Records, Pursuant to Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 55 and Title 
12, U.S.C., Chapter 35), VA Form 27-4718a--3,312.

    Dated: September 25, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service.
 [FR Doc. E6-16513 Filed 10-5-06; 8:45 am]
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