Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review, 8073-8074 [E7-2982]

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 8074 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 35 / Thursday, February 22, 2007 / Notices soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on November 1, 2006, at page 64339. 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: 61⁄2 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,600. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 31,400. Dated: February 7, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7–2982 Filed 2–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0518] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–21), 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 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– 0518’’ 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. 2900–0518.’’ VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:11 Feb 21, 2007 Jkt 211001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Income Verification, VA Form 21–0161a. OMB Control Number: 2900–0518. Type of Review: Existing collection in use without an OMB control number. 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. 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 August 15, 2006 at pages 46980–46981. 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: February 8, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7–2983 Filed 2–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Fund Availability Under VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Department of Veterans Affairs. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funds for applications for assistance under the Technical Assistance Grant component of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. This notice contains information concerning the program, application process, and amount of funding available. DATES: An original completed and collated grant application (plus three completed collated copies) for assistance under the VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program must be received in the Grant and Per Diem Field Office, by 4 p.m. Eastern Time on April 4, 2007. Applications PO 00000 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 submitted through Grants.gov will be the only electronic format accepted. Applications may not be sent by facsimile (FAX) or other electronic means (e-mail). In the interest of fairness to all competing applicants, this deadline is firm as to date and hour, and VA will treat as ineligible for consideration any application that is received after the deadline. This includes applications through Grants.gov. Applicants should take this practice into account and make early submission of their material to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility brought about by electronic transmission problems, unanticipated delays or other delivery-related problems. FOR A COPY OF THE APPLICATION PACKAGE: Download directly from VA’s Grant and Per Diem Program Web page at: https:// www.va.gov/homeless/page.cfm?pg=3 or call the Grant and Per Diem Program at (toll-free) 1–877–332–0334. In this package is information on Grants.gov submission should applicants so desire. For a document relating to the VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, see the Final Rule codified at 38 CFR Part 61.0. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: An original completed and collated grant application (plus three copies) must be submitted to the following address: VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Field Office, 10770 N. 46th Street, Suite C–200, Tampa, FL 33617. Applications must be received in the Grant and Per Diem Field office by the application deadline. This includes applications submitted through Grants.gov. Applications must arrive as a complete package. Materials arriving separately will not be included in the application package for consideration and may result in the application being rejected or not funded. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Guy Liedke, VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Department of Veterans Affairs, 10770 North 46th Street, Suite C–200, Tampa FL 33617; (toll-free) 1–877–332–0334. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces the availability of funds for assistance under VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program for eligible non-profit entities with expertise in preparing grant applications relating to the provision of assistance for homeless veterans to: Provide technical assistance to those non-profit community-based groups with experience in providing assistance to homeless veterans in order to help such groups apply for grants under the Final Rule, published in the Federal Register, September 26, 2003, or to E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 35 (Thursday, February 22, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8073-8074]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-2982]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0578]


Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Veterans Health 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. 3501-21), 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 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

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soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on 
November 1, 2006, at page 64339.
    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: February 7, 2007.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E7-2982 Filed 2-21-07; 8:45 am]
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