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comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on the
information needed to determine a
claimant entitlement to disinter the
remains of a loved one from or within
a national cemetery.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before June 8, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
www.Regulations.gov; or to Mechelle
Powell, National Cemetery
Administration (40D), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20420; or e-mail:
mechelle.powell@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0365’’ 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) 273–5181 or
FAX (202) 273–6695.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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
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: Request for Disinterment, VA
Form 40–4970.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0365.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Claimants complete VA
Form 40–4970 to request removal of
remains from a national cemetery for
interment at another location.
Interments made in national cemeteries
are permanent and final. All immediate
family members of the decedent,
including the person who initiated the
interment, (whether or not he/she is a
member of the immediate family) must
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provide a written consent before
disinterment is granted. VA will accept
an order from a court of local
jurisdiction in lieu of VA Form 40–
4970.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 55.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
329.
Dated: March 29, 2007.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E7–6524 Filed 4–6–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0600]
Proposed Information Collection
Activity: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
Veterans Health
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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 an informal review of
veterans’ denied healthcare benefits
claims.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before June 8, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
www.Regulations.gov; or to Mary Stout,
Veterans Health Administration
(193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs,
810 Vermont Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20420; or e-mail:
mary.stout@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0600’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mary Stout at (202) 273–8664.
Under the
PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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.
Title: Regulation for Reconsideration
of Denied Claims.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0600.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Veterans who disagree with
the initial decision denying their
healthcare benefits in whole or in part
may obtain reconsideration by
submitting a request in writing within
one year of the date of the initial
decision. The request must state why
the decision is in error and include any
new and relevant information not
previously considered. This process
reduces both formal appeals and allows
decision making to be more responsive
to veterans using the VA healthcare
system.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Total Annual Burden:
50,826 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
101,652.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: March 29, 2007.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0600]
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 an informal review
of veterans' denied healthcare benefits claims.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before June 8, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through www.Regulations.gov; or to Mary Stout, Veterans Health
Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420; or e-mail: mary.stout@va.gov. Please
refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0600'' 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: Mary Stout at (202) 273-8664.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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.
Title: Regulation for Reconsideration of Denied Claims.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0600.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: Veterans who disagree with the initial decision denying
their healthcare benefits in whole or in part may obtain
reconsideration by submitting a request in writing within one year of
the date of the initial decision. The request must state why the
decision is in error and include any new and relevant information not
previously considered. This process reduces both formal appeals and
allows decision making to be more responsive to veterans using the VA
healthcare system.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 50,826 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 101,652.
Dated: March 29, 2007.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E7-6526 Filed 4-6-07; 8:45 am]
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