Agency Information Collection (Eligibility Verification Reports) Activities Under OMB Review, 34991-34992 [E8-13795]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 119 / Thursday, June 19, 2008 / Notices petition for exemption, replies to that petition for exemption will be accepted until June 25, 2008. Petitions to stay that do not involve environmental issues,3 formal expressions of intent to file an OFA under 49 CFR 1152.27(c)(2),4 and trail use/rail banking requests under 49 CFR 1152.29 must be filed by June 30, 2008. Petitions to reopen or requests for public use conditions under 49 CFR 1152.28 must be filed by July 8, 2008, with: Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001. A copy of any petition filed with the Board should be sent to LACMTA’s representative: Charles Spitulnik, 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW., Suite 905, Washington, DC 20036. If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. LACMTA has filed a combined environmental and historic report. SEA will issue an environmental assessment (EA) by June 23, 2008. Interested persons may obtain a copy of the EA by writing to SEA (Room 1100, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC 20423–0001) or by calling SEA, at (202) 245–0305. (Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339.) Comments on environmental and historic preservation matters must be filed within 15 days after the EA becomes available to the public. Environmental, historic preservation, public use, or trail use/rail banking conditions will be imposed, where appropriate, in a subsequent decision. Pursuant to the provisions of 49 CFR 1152.29(e)(2), LACMTA shall file a notice of consummation with the Board to signify that it has exercised the authority granted and fully abandoned the line. If consummation has not been effected by LACMTA’s filing of a notice of consummation by June 18, 2009, and there are no legal or regulatory barriers to consummation, the authority to abandon will automatically expire. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at https:// www.stb.dot.gov. Decided: June 12, 2008. By the Board, Joseph H. Dettmar, Acting Director, Office of Proceedings. Anne K. Quinlan, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–13639 Filed 6–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Fiscal Service Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds—Change in State of Incorporation; The American Insurance Company Financial Management Service, Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This is Supplement No. 16 to the Treasury Department Circular 570, 2007 Revision, published July 2, 2007, at 72 FR 36192. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Surety Bond Branch at (202) 874–6850. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that The American Insurance Company (NAIC# 21857) has redomesticated from the state of Nebraska to the state of Ohio effective December 17, 2007. Federal bondapproving officials should annotate their reference copies of the Treasury Department Circular 570 (‘‘Circular’’), 2007 Revision, to reflect this change. The Circular may be viewed and downloaded through the Internet at https://www.fms.treas.gov/c570. Questions concerning this notice may be directed to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service, Financial Accounting and Services Division, Surety Bond Branch, 3700 East-West Highway, Room 6F01, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Dated: June 3, 2008. Vivian L. Cooper, Director, Financial Accounting and Services Division. [FR Doc. E8–13515 Filed 6–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–35–M DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 3 The Board will grant a stay if an informed decision on environmental issues (whether raised by a party or by the Board’s Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA) in its independent investigation) cannot be made before the exemption’s effective date. See Exemption of Outof-Service Rail Lines, 5 I.C.C.2d 377 (1989). Any request for a stay should be filed as soon as possible so that the Board may take appropriate action before the exemption’s effective date. 4 Each OFA must be accompanied by the filing fee, which currently is set at $1,300. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:00 Jun 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 Fiscal Service Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds—Termination: Madison Insurance Company Financial Management Service, Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34991 SUMMARY: This is Supplement No. 17 to the Treasury Department Circular 570, 2007 Revision, published July 2, 2007, at 72 FR 36192. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Surety Bond Branch at (202) 874–6850. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Authority issued by the Treasury to the above-named company under 31 U.S.C. 9305 to qualify as acceptable surety on Federal bonds was terminated effective June 10, 2008. Federal bond-approving officials should annotate their reference copies of the Treasury Department Circular 570 (‘‘Circular’’), 2007 Revision, to reflect this change. With respect to any bonds, including continuous bonds, currently in force with this company, bond-approving officers should secure new bonds with acceptable sureties in those instances where a significant amount of liability remains outstanding. No new bond should be accepted from this company, and bonds that are continuous in nature should not be renewed. The Circular may be viewed and downloaded through the Internet at https://www.fms.treas.gov/c570. Questions concerning this notice may be directed to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service, Financial Accounting and Services Division, Surety Bond Branch, 3700 East-West Highway, Room 6F01, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Dated: June 10, 2008. Vivian Cooper, Director, Financial Accounting and Services Division. [FR Doc. E8–13583 Filed 6–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–35–M DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0101] Agency Information Collection (Eligibility Verification Reports) Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits 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 Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 34992 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 119 / Thursday, June 19, 2008 / Notices 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 21, 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– 0101’’ 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. 2900–0101.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Titles: Eligibility Verification Reports (EVR). a. Eligibility Verification Report Instructions, VA Form 21–0510. b. Old Law and Section 306 Eligibility Verification Report (Surviving Spouse),VA Form 21–0512S–1. c. Old Law and Section 306 Eligibility Verification Report (Veteran), VA Form 21–0512V–1. d. Old Law and Section 306 Eligibility Verification Report (Children Only), VA Form 21–0513–1. e. DIC Parent’s Eligibility Verification Report, VA Forms 21–0514 and 21– 0514–1. f. Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Veteran With No Children), VA Forms 21–0516 and 21– 0516–1. g. Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Veteran With Children), VA Forms 21–0517 and 21– 0517–1. h. Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Surviving Spouse With No Children), VA Forms 21–0518 and 21–0518–1. i. Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Child or Children), VA Forms 21–0519C and 21–0519C–1. j. Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Surviving Spouse With Children), VA Forms 21–0519S and 21–0519S–1. OMB Control Number: 2900–0101. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA uses Eligibility Verification Reports (EVR) forms to verify a claimant’s continued entitlement to benefits. Claimants who applied for or received Improved Pension or Parents’ Dependency and Indemnity Compensation must VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:00 Jun 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 promptly notify VA in writing of any changes in entitlement factors. EVRs are required annually by beneficiaries whose social security number (SSN) or whose spouse’s SSN is not verified, or who has income other than Social Security. Recipients of Old Law and Section 306 Pension are no longer required to submit annual EVRs unless there is a change in their income. 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 April 11, 2008, at pages 19939–19940. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 113,075 hours. The annual burden for VA Forms 21–0512S–1, 21–0512V–1, 21–0513–1, 21–0514, 21–0514–1, 21–0516, 21– 0516–1, 21–0518, 21–0518–1, 21– 0519C, and 21–0519C–1 is 98,775 and 14,300 for VA Forms 21–0517, 21– 0517–1, 21–0519S, and 21–0519S–1. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: The estimated burden respondent for VA Forms 21–0512S–1, 21–0512V–1, 21–0513–1, 21–0514, 21– 0514–1, 21–0516, 21–0516–1, 21–0518, 21–0518–1, 21–0519C, and 21–0519C–1 is 30 minutes and 40 minutes for VA Forms 21–0517, 21–0517–1, 21–0519S, and 21–0519S–1. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 219,000. The number of respondents for VA Forms 21–0512S–1, 21–0512V–1, 21–0513–1, 21–0514, 21–0514–1, 21– 0516, 21–0516–1, 21–0518, 21–0518–1, 21–0519C, and 21–0519C–1 is 197,550 and 21,450 for VA Forms 21–0517, 21– 0517–1, 21–0519S, and 21–0519S–1. Dated: June 11, 2008. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E8–13795 Filed 6–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0016] Proposed Information Collection (Claim for Disability Insurance Benefits, Government Life Insurance) Activity: Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice. 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 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 determine a claimant’s eligibility for disability insurance benefits. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before August 18, 2008. 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 nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0016 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) 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. E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 119 (Thursday, June 19, 2008)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0101]


Agency Information Collection (Eligibility Verification Reports) 
Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 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. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits 
Administration (VBA), 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

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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 21, 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. 2900-0101'' 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-
0101.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Titles: Eligibility Verification Reports (EVR).
    a. Eligibility Verification Report Instructions, VA Form 21-0510.
    b. Old Law and Section 306 Eligibility Verification Report 
(Surviving Spouse),VA Form 21-0512S-1.
    c. Old Law and Section 306 Eligibility Verification Report 
(Veteran), VA Form 21-0512V-1.
    d. Old Law and Section 306 Eligibility Verification Report 
(Children Only), VA Form 21-0513-1.
    e. DIC Parent's Eligibility Verification Report, VA Forms 21-0514 
and 21-0514-1.
    f. Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Veteran With 
No Children), VA Forms 21-0516 and 21-0516-1.
    g. Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Veteran With 
Children), VA Forms 21-0517 and 21-0517-1.
    h. Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Surviving 
Spouse With No Children), VA Forms 21-0518 and 21-0518-1.
    i. Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Child or 
Children), VA Forms 21-0519C and 21-0519C-1.
    j. Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Surviving 
Spouse With Children), VA Forms 21-0519S and 21-0519S-1.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0101.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA uses Eligibility Verification Reports (EVR) forms to 
verify a claimant's continued entitlement to benefits. Claimants who 
applied for or received Improved Pension or Parents' Dependency and 
Indemnity Compensation must promptly notify VA in writing of any 
changes in entitlement factors. EVRs are required annually by 
beneficiaries whose social security number (SSN) or whose spouse's SSN 
is not verified, or who has income other than Social Security. 
Recipients of Old Law and Section 306 Pension are no longer required to 
submit annual EVRs unless there is a change in their income.
    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 April 11, 2008, at pages 19939-19940.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 113,075 hours. The annual burden for VA 
Forms 21-0512S-1, 21-0512V-1, 21-0513-1, 21-0514, 21-0514-1, 21-0516, 
21-0516-1, 21-0518, 21-0518-1, 21-0519C, and 21-0519C-1 is 98,775 and 
14,300 for VA Forms 21-0517, 21-0517-1, 21-0519S, and 21-0519S-1.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: The estimated burden 
respondent for VA Forms 21-0512S-1, 21-0512V-1, 21-0513-1, 21-0514, 21-
0514-1, 21-0516, 21-0516-1, 21-0518, 21-0518-1, 21-0519C, and 21-0519C-
1 is 30 minutes and 40 minutes for VA Forms 21-0517, 21-0517-1, 21-
0519S, and 21-0519S-1.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 219,000. The number of respondents 
for VA Forms 21-0512S-1, 21-0512V-1, 21-0513-1, 21-0514, 21-0514-1, 21-
0516, 21-0516-1, 21-0518, 21-0518-1, 21-0519C, and 21-0519C-1 is 
197,550 and 21,450 for VA Forms 21-0517, 21-0517-1, 21-0519S, and 21-
0519S-1.

    Dated: June 11, 2008.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-13795 Filed 6-18-08; 8:45 am]
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