Proposed Information Collection (Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI)) Activity; Comment Request, 63229-63230 [E8-25288]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 206 / Thursday, October 23, 2008 / Notices Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet at Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov. dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes. OMB Number: 1545–1959. Form Number: 1098–C. Abstract: Section 884 of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108– 357) added new paragraph 12 to section 170(f) for contributions of used motor vehicles, boats, and airplanes. Section 170(f)(12) requires that a donee organization provide an acknowledgement to the donor of this type of property and is required to file the same information to the Internal Revenue Service. New Form 1098–C may be used as the acknowledgement and it, or an acceptable substitute, must be filed with the IRS. Current Actions: There is no change in the paperwork burden previously approved by OMB. This form is being submitted for renewal purposes only. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals and Households, Businesses and other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 12 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,000. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are Invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:58 Oct 22, 2008 Jkt 217001 ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: October 1, 2008. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–25218 Filed 10–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0671] Proposed Information Collection (Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI)) 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 current collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine servicemembers’ eligibility requirements for payment of traumatic injury protection benefits covered under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 22, 2008. 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. 2900–0671’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63229 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: Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI). OMB Control Number: 2900–0671. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Servicemembers who experienced a traumatic injury such as loss of limbs on or after October 7, 2001 through November 30, 2005 are eligible to receive Traumatic Injury Protection benefits if the loss was incurred during Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. TSGLI provides severely injured servicemembers and the member’s family with monetary assistance through an often long and difficult rehabilitation period. The servicemembers must be insured under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance to be eligible for TSGLI. The servicemember, the attending physician, and the branch of service must complete Prudential Form GL.2005.261, Certification of Traumatic Injury Protection in order for the servicemember to receive such benefits. VA uses the data collected to determine the member’s eligibility for TSGLI benefits. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 475 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 950. E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 63230 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 206 / Thursday, October 23, 2008 / Notices Dated: October 14, 2008. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E8–25288 Filed 10–22–08; 8:45 am] dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 8230–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:58 Oct 22, 2008 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 206 (Thursday, October 23, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63229-63230]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-25288]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0671]


Proposed Information Collection (Traumatic Injury Protection 
(TSGLI)) 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 current collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information 
needed to determine servicemembers' eligibility requirements for 
payment of traumatic injury protection benefits covered under 
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before December 22, 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. 2900-0671'' 
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: Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0671.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Servicemembers who experienced a traumatic injury such as 
loss of limbs on or after October 7, 2001 through November 30, 2005 are 
eligible to receive Traumatic Injury Protection benefits if the loss 
was incurred during Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi 
Freedom. TSGLI provides severely injured servicemembers and the 
member's family with monetary assistance through an often long and 
difficult rehabilitation period. The servicemembers must be insured 
under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance to be eligible for 
TSGLI. The servicemember, the attending physician, and the branch of 
service must complete Prudential Form GL.2005.261, Certification of 
Traumatic Injury Protection in order for the servicemember to receive 
such benefits. VA uses the data collected to determine the member's 
eligibility for TSGLI benefits.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 475 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 950.


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    Dated: October 14, 2008.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E8-25288 Filed 10-22-08; 8:45 am]
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