Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 64338-64339 [E6-18424]

Download as PDF 64338 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 211 / Wednesday, November 1, 2006 / Notices consult with OMB regarding each specific information collection during this approval period. Dated: October 19, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service. [FR Doc. E6–18418 Filed 10–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0465] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. sroberts on PROD1PC70 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 extension of a currently approved collection for which approval has expired, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine an individual’s continued entitlement to VA benefits. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before January 2, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0465’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:36 Oct 31, 2006 Jkt 211001 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: Student Verification of Enrollment, VA Form 22–8979. OMB Control Number: 2900–0465. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 22–8979 contains a student’s certification of actual attendance and verification of the student’s continued enrollment in courses leading to a standard college degree or in non-college degree programs. VA uses the data collected to determine the student’s continued entitlement to benefits. Students are required to submit verification on a monthly basis to allow for a frequent, periodic release of payment. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 45,475 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 1.3 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 429,488. Estimated Number of Responses: 2,114,651. Dated: October 19, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service. [FR Doc. E6–18420 Filed 10–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0567] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), 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 on information needed to request additional certificates, replacements or corrections to a President Memorial Certificate (PMC). DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before January 2, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov; or to Mechelle Powell, National Cemetery Administration (41D1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: mechelle.powell@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0567’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mechelle Powell at (202) 501–1960 or FAX (202) 501–2240. 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, NCA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of NCA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of NCA’s estimate of the E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 211 / Wednesday, November 1, 2006 / Notices 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: President Memorial Certificate (PMC), VA Form 40–0247. OMB Control Number: 2900–0567. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The purpose of the PMC insert is to allow next of kin, other relatives and friends to request additional certificates and/or replacement or corrected certificates upon the receipt of the original PMC. PMC are automatically issued without a request from the next of kin as part of processing death benefits claims. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 8,004. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 240,132. Dated: October 19, 2006. By direction of the Acting Secretary. Denise McLamb, Initiative Coordination Service. [FR Doc. E6–18424 Filed 10–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0578] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 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 request preauthorization of VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:36 Oct 31, 2006 Jkt 211001 certain health care services and benefits for children of Vietnam veterans. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before January 2, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov: or 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. 2900–0578’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Bickoff at (202) 273–8310. 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, 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. Titles: a. Health Care for Certain Children of Vietnam Veterans—Spina Bifida and Covered Birth Defects—Regulation. b. Claim for Miscellaneous Expenses, VA Form 10–7959e. OMB Control Number: 2900–0578. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA’s medical regulations 38 CFR part 17 (17.900 through 17.905) established regulations regarding provision of health care for women Vietnam veterans’ children born with spina bifida and certain other covered birth defects. The information collected will be used to determine whether to approve requests for preauthorization of certain health care services and benefits for children of Vietnam veterans; the PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64339 appropriateness of billings for such services; and to make decisions during the review and appeal process. Beneficiaries complete VA Form 10– 7959e to claim payment/reimbursement of expenses related to spina bifida and certain covered birth defects. Health care providers complete standard billing forms such as: Uniform Billing-Forms (UB) 92, and HCFA 1500, Medicare Health Insurance Claims Form. Without the requested information VA will be unable to determine the correct amount to reimburse providers for their services or beneficiaries for covered expenses. Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, and Not for profit institutions. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 3,400 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 6 1⁄2 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,600. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 31,400. Dated: October 19, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service. [FR Doc. E6–18427 Filed 10–31–06; 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 November 16, 2006, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 900 10th Street, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:15 p.m. 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 the meeting will include updates on the progress of the studies being conducted by the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM). The Commission will receive initial presentations on several draft Issue Papers. The Commission will also review and approve an Issue Paper outlining the Commission’s position to E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1

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[FR Doc No: E6-18424]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0567]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), 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 on information 
needed to request additional certificates, replacements or corrections 
to a President Memorial Certificate (PMC).

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 2, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov; or to Mechelle Powell, National Cemetery 
Administration (41D1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: mechelle.powell@va.gov. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0567'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mechelle Powell at (202) 501-1960 or 
FAX (202) 501-2240.

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, NCA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of NCA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of NCA's estimate of the

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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: President Memorial Certificate (PMC), VA Form 40-0247.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0567.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The purpose of the PMC insert is to allow next of kin, 
other relatives and friends to request additional certificates and/or 
replacement or corrected certificates upon the receipt of the original 
PMC. PMC are automatically issued without a request from the next of 
kin as part of processing death benefits claims.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 8,004.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 240,132.

    Dated: October 19, 2006.

    By direction of the Acting Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Initiative Coordination Service.
 [FR Doc. E6-18424 Filed 10-31-06; 8:45 am]
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