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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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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0578]
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 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
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
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]
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