Agency Information Collection (Application for Burial Benefits) Activities Under OMB Review, 6694-6695 [E9-2703]

Download as PDF 6694 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 10, 2009 / Notices erowe on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES telephone: 202–372–1438, e-mail: Hannah.K.Kawamoto@uscg.mil; or Yvette Fields, U.S. Maritime Administration, telephone: 202–366– 0926, e-mail: Yvette.Fields@dot.gov; or John Ferguson, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, telephone: 518–402–9167, e-mail: jjfergus@gw.dec.state.ny.us. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone: 202–493–0402, e-mail: renee.wright@dot.gov. The FDMS also contains the notices, application and related correspondence; informational open house materials; will also contain the public meeting transcripts; and will contain the Draft and the Final EIS and all comments submitted whether at public meetings or submitted directly to the DOT Docket Management Facility or the FDMS. 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The DOT Privacy Act Statement can be viewed in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70, pages 19477–78) or you may visit https:// www.regulations.gov. (Authority 49 CFR 1.66) By order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: February 4, 2009. Christine S. Gurland, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E9–2668 Filed 2–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub-No. 4)] measure of 1.3% that was developed for the 2002–2006 period. That decision stated that comments may be filed addressing any perceived data and computational errors in our calculation. It also stated that, if there were no further action taken by the Board, the proposed productivity adjustment would become effective on March 1, 2009. DATES: The productivity adjustment is effective March 1, 2009. Comments are due by February 23, 2009. 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Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 605(b), we conclude that our action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Decided: February 3, 2009. By the Board, Chairman Nottingham, Vice Chairman Mulvey, and Commissioner Buttrey. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. E9–2697 Filed 2–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P Railroad Cost Recovery Procedures— Productivity Adjustment Surface Transportation Board. ACTION: Adoption of a Railroad Cost Recovery Procedures Productivity Adjustment. AGENCY: In a decision served on February 5, 2009, we proposed to adopt 1.012 (1.2% per year) as the measure of average change in railroad productivity for the 2003–2007 (5-year) averaging period. This value was a decline of 0.1 of a percentage point from the current SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00126 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0003] Agency Information Collection (Application for Burial Benefits) Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. E:\FR\FM\10FEN1.SGM 10FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 10, 2009 / Notices 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 nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. Comments must be submitted on or before March 12, 2009. DATE: 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– 0003’’ in any correspondence. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records 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@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0003.’’ erowe on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application for Burial Benefits (Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23), VA Form 21–530. OMB Control Number: 2900–0003. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants complete VA Form 21–530 to apply for burial benefits, including transportation for deceased veterans. VA will use the information collected to determine the veteran’s eligibility for burial benefits. 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 December 5, 2008, at pages 74231– 74232. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 110,000 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 22 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 300,000. Dated: February 4, 2009. VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:17 Feb 09, 2009 Jkt 217001 By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. E9–2703 Filed 2–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (VRE)] Proposed Information Collection (Evaluation of VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program) Activity; Comment Request AGENCY: Office of Policy and Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Office of Policy and Planning, 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 new collection of information, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to satisfy the requirements detailed in Public Law 108–454, section 805. This project will collect information on awareness, demographics, health care, disability, life insurance, burial benefits, employment, education and training, and vocational rehabilitation. This project will provide information needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the VR&E program and support VA policy, planning, and quality improvement decisions. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 13, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov; or to George Fitzelle, Office of Policy and Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail george.fitzelle@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–NEW (VRE)’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Fitzelle at (202) 461–5770 or FAX (202) 273–5993. PO 00000 Frm 00127 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6695 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, the Office of Policy and Planning invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VA’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: Evaluation of VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program. OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW (VRE). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: The evaluation requires information that is not available in VA administrative files and therefore surveys will be conducted of program participants and non-participants and counselors who assist them. Focus groups will be conducted with dependents of program participants. In addition, interviews will be conducted with officials of state vocational rehabilitation programs to conduct an inventory of these programs that are also available to disabled veterans. This evaluation is part of an ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of programs conducted to fulfill the requirements of Public Law 103–62, the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, and Title 38, § 527, Evaluation and Data Collection. This evaluation will provide information to support VA policy, planning, and quality improvement decisions. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 15,175 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 35 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 24,300. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 4, 2009. E:\FR\FM\10FEN1.SGM 10FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 10, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6694-6695]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2703]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0003]


Agency Information Collection (Application for Burial Benefits) 
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 nature of the information collection and its expected cost and 
burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument.

DATE: Comments must be submitted on or before March 12, 2009.

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. 2900-0003'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records 
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@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0003.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Application for Burial Benefits (Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 
23), VA Form 21-530.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0003.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Claimants complete VA Form 21-530 to apply for burial 
benefits, including transportation for deceased veterans. VA will use 
the information collected to determine the veteran's eligibility for 
burial benefits.
    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 December 5, 2008, at pages 74231-74232.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 110,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 22 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 300,000.

    Dated: February 4, 2009.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. E9-2703 Filed 2-9-09; 8:45 am]
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