Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 8073 [E7-2979]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 35 / Thursday, February 22, 2007 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (VA FL 22– 909)] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 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 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 on the information needed to determine the beginning date to start certain dependents of veterans receiving Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 23, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through https://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: irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (VA FL 22–909)’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://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. 3501–21), 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, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:11 Feb 21, 2007 Jkt 211001 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: Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) Election Request, VA Form Letter 22–909. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (VA FL 22–909). Type of Review: Existing collection in use without an OMB control number. Abstract: VA must notify eligible dependents of veterans receiving DEA benefits of their option to elect a beginning date to start their DEA benefits. VA will use the data collected on VA Form Letter 22–909 to determine the appropriate amount of benefit is payable to the claimant. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 5,718 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Annual Responses: 22,872. Dated: February 7, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7–2979 Filed 2–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0578] 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 PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8073 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 March 26, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through https://www.Regulations.gov; or 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– 0578’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005G2), 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. 2900–0578.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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: a. VA’s medical regulations 38 CFR part 17 (17.900 through 17.905) establish 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 concerning the child’s health care. b. 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. 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 E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 35 (Thursday, February 22, 2007)]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New (VA FL 22-909)]


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 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 on the 
information needed to determine the beginning date to start certain 
dependents of veterans receiving Survivors' and Dependents' Educational 
Assistance (DEA) benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 23, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through https://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: 
irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-New (VA FL 
22-909)'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments 
may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System 
(FDMS) at https://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. 3501-21), 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, 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: Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) Election Request, 
VA Form Letter 22-909.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New (VA FL 22-909).
    Type of Review: Existing collection in use without an OMB control 
number.
    Abstract: VA must notify eligible dependents of veterans receiving 
DEA benefits of their option to elect a beginning date to start their 
DEA benefits. VA will use the data collected on VA Form Letter 22-909 
to determine the appropriate amount of benefit is payable to the 
claimant.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 5,718 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Annual Responses: 22,872.

    Dated: February 7, 2007.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E7-2979 Filed 2-21-07; 8:45 am]
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