Proposed Information Collection (Certification of School Attendance or Termination) Activity: Comment Request, 8934-8935 [E8-2956]

Download as PDF 8934 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 32 / Friday, February 15, 2008 / Notices (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: Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S.C), VA Form 28–1900. OMB Control Number: 2900–0009. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Veterans with a combined service-connected disability rating of ten percent or more and are awaiting discharge for such disability use VA Form 28–1900 to apply for vocational rehabilitation benefits. VA provides service and assistance to veterans with disabilities, who have an entitlement determination, to gain and keep suitable employment. Vocational rehabilitation also provides service to support veterans with disabilities to achieve maximum independence in their daily living activities if employment is not reasonably feasible. VA uses the information collected to determine the claimant’s eligibility for vocational rehabilitation benefits. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 16,961 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 67,844. Dated: February 8, 2008. By direction of the Secretary: Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E8–2930 Filed 2–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES [OMB Control No. 2900–0661] Proposed Information Collection (Forms and Regulations for Grants to States for Construction and Acquisition of State Home Facilities) Activity; Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:58 Feb 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 for information needed to apply for a state home construction grant. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 15, 2008. 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. 2900–0661’’ 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 (202) 461–5867 or FAX (202) 273–9381. 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. Title: Forms and Regulations for Grants to States for Construction and Acquisition of State Home Facilities, VA Forms 10–0388–10–038–14. PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 OMB Control Number: 2900–0661. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: State governments complete VA Forms 10–0388–10–038–14 to apply for State Home Construction Grant Program and to certify compliance with VA requirements. VA uses this information, along with other documents submitted by the States to determine the feasibility of the projects for VA participation, to meet VA requirements for a grant award and to rank the projects in establishing the annual fiscal year priority list. The list is the basis for committing to State Home construction projects during the various fiscal years. Affected Public: State, local or tribal Government. Estimated Annual Burden: 360. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 6 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 60. Dated: February 8, 2008. By direction of the Secretary: Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E8–2931 Filed 2–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0458] Proposed Information Collection (Certification of School Attendance or Termination) Activity: 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 verify whether a veteran’s child between the ages of 18 and 23 years old is attending school. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 32 / Friday, February 15, 2008 / Notices collection of information should be received on or before April 15, 2008. 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: nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0458’’ 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: Certification of School Attendance or Termination, VA Forms 21–8960 and 21–8960–1. OMB Control Number: 2900–0458. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants complete VA Form 21–8960 and VA Form 21–8960– 1 to certify that a child between the ages of 18 and 23 years old is attending school. VA uses the information collected to determine the child’s continued entitlement to benefits. Benefits are discontinued if the child marries, or no longer attending school. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 11,667 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 70,000. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:58 Feb 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 Dated: February 8, 2008. By direction of the Secretary: Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E8–2956 Filed 2–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0621] Proposed Information Collection (National Practitioner Data Bank Regulations) Activity; 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 revision 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 determine whether malpractice payments are related to substandard care, professional incompetence or misconduct. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 15, 2008. 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. 2900–0621’’ 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 (202) 461–5867 or FAX (202) 273–9381. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8935 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: National Practitioner Data Bank Regulations (NPDB). OMB Control Number: 2900–0621. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The National Practitioner Data Bank, authorized by the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 and administered by the Department of Health and Human Service, was established for the purpose of collecting and releasing certain information concerning physicians, dentists, and other licensed health care practitioners. The Act requires VA to obtain information from the Data Bank on health care providers who provide or seek to provide health care services at VA facilities and report information regarding malpractice payments and adverse clinical privileges action to the Data Bank. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,750. Dated: February 8, 2008. By direction of the Secretary: Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 32 (Friday, February 15, 2008)]
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[FR Doc No: E8-2956]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0458]


Proposed Information Collection (Certification of School 
Attendance or Termination) Activity: 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 verify whether a veteran's child between the ages 
of 18 and 23 years old is attending school.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed

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collection of information should be received on or before April 15, 
2008.

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: 
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0458'' 
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: Certification of School Attendance or Termination, VA Forms 
21-8960 and 21-8960-1.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0458.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Claimants complete VA Form 21-8960 and VA Form 21-8960-1 
to certify that a child between the ages of 18 and 23 years old is 
attending school. VA uses the information collected to determine the 
child's continued entitlement to benefits. Benefits are discontinued if 
the child marries, or no longer attending school.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 11,667 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 70,000.

    Dated: February 8, 2008.

    By direction of the Secretary:
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-2956 Filed 2-14-08; 8:45 am]
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