Agency Information Collection (Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals) Activities Under OMB Review, 33496-33497 [E8-13242]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 33496 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 114 / Thursday, June 12, 2008 / Notices Veterans Affairs, will submit 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 July 14, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through 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– 0049’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 7485, FAX (202) 273–0443 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0049.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Titles: a. Request for Approval of School Attendance, VA Form 21–674 and 21– 674c. b. School Attendance Report, VA Form 21–674b. OMB Control Number: 2900–0049. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Recipients of disability compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, disability pension, and death pension are entitled to benefits for eligible children between the ages of 18 and 23 who are attending school. VA Forms 21–674, 21–674c and 21–674b are used to confirm school attendance of children for whom VA compensation or pension benefits are being paid and to report any changes in entitlement factors, including marriages, a change in course of instruction and termination of school attendance. 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 March 25, 2008, at pages 15846–15847. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: a. VA Forms 21–674 and 674c— 34,500 hours. b. VA Form 21–674b—3,292 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:47 Jun 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 a. VA Forms 21–674 and 674c—15 minutes. b. VA Form 21–674b—5 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. VA Forms 21–674 and 674c— 138,000 hours. b. VA Form 21–674b—39,500 hours. Dated: June 6, 2008. By Direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E8–13241 Filed 6–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0085] Agency Information Collection (Appeal to Board of Veterans’ Appeals) Activities Under OMB Review Board of Veterans’ Appeals, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit 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 July 14, 2008. 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– 0085’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 7485, FAX (202) 273–0443 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0085.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Titles: a. Appeal to Board of Veterans’ Appeals, VA Form 9. b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative. PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date. d. Motions for Reconsideration. OMB Control Number: 2900–0085. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstracts: a. Appeal to Board of Veterans’ Appeals, VA Form 9, may be used by appellants to complete their appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) from a denial of VA benefits. The information is used by BVA to identify the issues in dispute and prepare a decision responsive to the appellant’s contentions and the legal and factual issues raised. b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative: When the appellant’s representative withdraws from a case, both the appellant and the BVA must be informed so that the appellant’s rights may be adequately protected and so that the BVA may meet its statutory obligations to provide notice to the current representative. c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date: VA provides hearings to appellants and their representatives, as required by basic Constitutional dueprocess and by Title 38 U.S.C. 7107(b). From time to time, hearing dates and/or times are changed, hearing requests withdrawn and new hearings requested after failure to appear at a scheduled hearing. The information is used to comply with the appellants’ or their representatives’ requests. d. Motions for Reconsideration: Decisions by BVA are final unless the Chairman orders reconsideration of the decision either on the Chairman’s initiative, or upon motion of a claimant. The Board Chairman, or his designee, uses the information provided in deciding whether reconsideration of a Board decision should be granted. 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 March 28, 2008, at pages 16745–16746. Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for profit, and Not for profit institutions. Estimated Total Annual Burden: a. Appeal to Board of Veterans’ Appeals, VA Form 9—45,850 hours. b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative—183 hours. c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date—1,212 hours. d. Motions for Reconsideration— 846 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM 12JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 114 / Thursday, June 12, 2008 / Notices a. Appeal to Board of Veterans’ Appeals, VA Form 9—1 hour. b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative—20 minutes. c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date—15 minutes (hearing date change), 15 minutes (request to withdraw a hearing),—1 hour (requests change a motion). d. Motions for Reconsideration—1 hour. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Total Number of Respondents: a. Appeal to Board of Veterans’ Appeals, VA Form 9—45,850. b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative—550. c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date—2,733. d. Motions for Reconsideration— 846. Dated: June 6, 2008. By direction of the Secretary Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E8–13242 Filed 6–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (HSNGV)] Agency Information Collection Activities (Health Surveillance for a New Generation of U.S. Veterans) 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. 3501–3521), 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. Comments must be submitted on or before July 14, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through 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. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:47 Jun 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– New (HSNGV)’’ in any correspondence. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 33497 [OMB Control No. 2900–New (SAR)] Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 7485, fax (202) 273–0443 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (HSNGV).’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Health Surveillance for a New Generation of U.S. Veterans Survey. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (HSNGV). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: The Health Surveillance for a New Generation of U.S. Veterans survey will be used to collect data from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans regarding their current health status and concerns, exposures of concern in the theater, health care preferences, and health behaviors and attitudes, and to gain knowledge on veterans who have not used VA health care since returning from the current conflict. The data collected will help VA to plan and provide better health care to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans, as well as understanding the long-term consequences of military deployment. 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 March 17, 2008 at page 14307. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 24,858 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30–45 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 38,300. Dated: June 6, 2008. By Direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E8–13243 Filed 6–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Agency Information Collection Activities (SAR Application) 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. 3501–3521), 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. Comments must be submitted on or before July 14, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through 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– New (SAR)’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 7485, fax (202) 273–0443 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (SAR).’’ DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Servicer’s Staff Appraisal Reviewer (SAR) Application, VA Form 26–0829. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (SAR). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: VA Form 26–0829 is completed by servicers to nominate employees for approval as Staff Appraisal Reviewer (SAR). Servicers SAR’s will have the authority to review real estate appraisals and to issue liquidation notices of value on behalf of VA. VA will also use the data collected to track the location of SARs when there is a change in employment. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM 12JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 114 (Thursday, June 12, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33496-33497]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13242]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0085]


Agency Information Collection (Appeal to Board of Veterans' 
Appeals) Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Board of Veterans' Appeals, 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. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Board of 
Veterans' Appeals (BVA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit 
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 July 14, 2008.

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. 2900-0085'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management 
Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461-7485, FAX (202) 273-0443 or e-mail 
denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0085.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Titles:
     a. Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, VA Form 9.
     b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative.
     c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date.
     d. Motions for Reconsideration.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0085.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstracts:
     a. Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, VA Form 9, may be used by 
appellants to complete their appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals 
(BVA) from a denial of VA benefits. The information is used by BVA to 
identify the issues in dispute and prepare a decision responsive to the 
appellant's contentions and the legal and factual issues raised.
     b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative: When the 
appellant's representative withdraws from a case, both the appellant 
and the BVA must be informed so that the appellant's rights may be 
adequately protected and so that the BVA may meet its statutory 
obligations to provide notice to the current representative.
     c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date: VA provides hearings to 
appellants and their representatives, as required by basic 
Constitutional due-process and by Title 38 U.S.C. 7107(b). From time to 
time, hearing dates and/or times are changed, hearing requests 
withdrawn and new hearings requested after failure to appear at a 
scheduled hearing. The information is used to comply with the 
appellants' or their representatives' requests.
     d. Motions for Reconsideration: Decisions by BVA are final unless 
the Chairman orders reconsideration of the decision either on the 
Chairman's initiative, or upon motion of a claimant. The Board 
Chairman, or his designee, uses the information provided in deciding 
whether reconsideration of a Board decision should be granted.
    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 March 28, 2008, at pages 16745-16746.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for 
profit, and Not for profit institutions.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden:
     a. Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, VA Form 9--45,850 hours.
     b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative--183 hours.
     c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date--1,212 hours.
     d. Motions for Reconsideration--846 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:

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     a. Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, VA Form 9--1 hour.
     b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative--20 minutes.
     c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date--15 minutes (hearing date 
change), 15 minutes (request to withdraw a hearing),--1 hour (requests 
change a motion).
     d. Motions for Reconsideration--1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Total Number of Respondents:
     a. Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, VA Form 9--45,850.
     b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative--550.
     c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date--2,733.
     d. Motions for Reconsideration--846.

    Dated: June 6, 2008.

    By direction of the Secretary
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-13242 Filed 6-11-08; 8:45 am]
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