Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 44616 [E7-15382]

Download as PDF 44616 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 8, 2007 / Notices sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES b. VA Form 10–0103 is used to determine eligibility/entitlement and reimbursement of individual claims for home improvement and structural alterations. c. VA Form 10–1394 is used to determine eligibility/entitlement and reimbursement of individual claims for automotive adaptive equipment. d. VA Form 10–2421 is used for the direct procurement of new prosthetic appliances and/or services. The form standardizes the direct procurement authorization process, eliminating the need for separate purchase orders, expedites patient treatment and improves the delivery of prosthetic services. e. VA Form 10–2520 is used by the vendors as an invoice and billing document. The form standardizes repair/treatment invoices for prosthetic services rendered and standardizes the verification of these invoices. The veteran certifies that the repairs were necessary and satisfactory. This form is furnished to vendors upon request. f. VA Form 10–2914 is used as a combination prescription, authorization and invoice. It allows veterans to purchase their eyeglasses directly. If the form is not used, the provisions of providing eyeglasses to eligible veterans may be delayed. Affected Public: Business or other for profit and Individuals or households. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 5,738 hours. a. Form Letter 10–90—708. b. VA Form 10–0103—583. c. VA Form 10–1394—1,000. d. VA Form 10–2421—67. e. VA Form 10–2520—47. f. VA Form 10–2914—3,333. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: a. Form Letter 10–90—5 minutes. b. VA Form 10–0103—5 minutes. c. VA Form 10–1394—15 minutes. d. VA Form 10–2421—4 minutes. e. VA Form 10–2520—4 minutes. f. VA Form 10–2914—4 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 71,200. a. Form Letter 10–90—8,500. b. VA Form 10–0103—7,000. c. VA Form 10–1394—4,000. d. VA Form 10–2421—1,000. e. VA Form 10–2520—700. f. VA Form 10–2914—50,000. Dated: July 25, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7–15381 Filed 8–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:14 Aug 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0089] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. 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 and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to establish a claimant’s parents’ dependency. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before October 9, 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 to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0089’’ 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) 461–9769 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: Statement of Dependency of Parent(s), VA Form 21–509. OMB Control Number: 2900–0089. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Veterans receiving compensation benefits based on 30 percent or higher for service-connected injuries and depends on his or her parent(s) for support complete VA Form 21–509 to report income and dependency information. Surviving parents of deceased veterans are required to establish dependency only if they are seeking death compensation. Death compensation is payable when a veteran died on active duty or due to service-connected disabilities prior to January 1, 1957, or died between May 1, 1957 and January 1, 1972 while the veteran’s waiver of U.S. Government Life Insurance was in effect. The data collected will be used to determine the dependent parent(s) eligibility for benefits. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 4,000 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000. Dated: July 24, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7–15382 Filed 8–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives under Public Law 92–463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Executive Committee to the Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) National Advisory Committee (NAC) will meet October 15–16, 2007, at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida. The sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. each day and end at 5 p.m. on October 15 and at E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 8, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 44616]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15382]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0089]


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 proposed extension 
of a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment 
in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the 
information needed to establish a claimant's parents' dependency.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 9, 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 to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0089'' 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) 461-9769 
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 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: Statement of Dependency of Parent(s), VA Form 21-509.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0089.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Veterans receiving compensation benefits based on 30 
percent or higher for service-connected injuries and depends on his or 
her parent(s) for support complete VA Form 21-509 to report income and 
dependency information. Surviving parents of deceased veterans are 
required to establish dependency only if they are seeking death 
compensation. Death compensation is payable when a veteran died on 
active duty or due to service-connected disabilities prior to January 
1, 1957, or died between May 1, 1957 and January 1, 1972 while the 
veteran's waiver of U.S. Government Life Insurance was in effect. The 
data collected will be used to determine the dependent parent(s) 
eligibility for benefits.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 4,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000.

    Dated: July 24, 2007.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E7-15382 Filed 8-7-07; 8:45 am]
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