Proposed Information Collection (Authorization To Substitute a Claim of a Deceased Claimant) Activity: Comment Request, 28105-28106 [E9-13779]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 112 / Friday, June 12, 2009 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Notice Improvement Issue Committee; Correction AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. Correction to a notice of an open meeting. ACTION: SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to a notice of an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Notice Improvement Issue Committee, that was published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 (74 FR 26483). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sallie Chavez, 1–888–912–1227, or 954– 423–7979 (not a toll free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The notice of an open meeting that is the subject of this correction is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988). Need for Correction As published, the notice of an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Notice Improvement Issue Committee contains an error that may prove to be misleading and is in need of clarification. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Agency announces its Annual Grant Competition, which offers support for research, education and training, and the dissemination of information on international peace and conflict resolution. The Annual Grant Competition is open to any project that falls within the Institute’s broad mandate of international conflict resolution. Deadline: October 1, 2009. NEW Online application available: https://www.usip.org/grants/. DATES: Submission of Application: October 1, 2009. Notification Date: March 31, 2010. ADDRESSES: United States Institute of Peace, Grant Program, 1200 17th Street, NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036– 3011, (202) 429–3842 (phone), (202) 833–1018 (fax), (202) 457–1719 (TTY), E-mail: grants@usip.org. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Grant Program—Annual Grant Competition, Phone (202)-429–3842, E-mail: grants@usip.org. Dated: June 8, 2009. Michael Graham, Vice President for Management. [FR Doc. E9–13717 Filed 6–11–09; 8:45 am] UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE Announcement of the Priority Grant Competition; Effective Immediately Accordingly, the notice of an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Notice Improvement Issue Committee, that was the subject of FR Doc. E9–12764, is corrected as follows: On Page 36483, column 2, under the caption SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, line 9, the language ‘‘and Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time’’ is corrected to read ‘‘and Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.’’ LaNita VanDyke, Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief Counsel, Procedure and Administration. [FR Doc. E9–13797 Filed 6–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P 17:53 Jun 11, 2009 United States Institute of Peace. Notice. AGENCY: BILLING CODE 6820–AR–M Correction of Publication VerDate Nov<24>2008 Announcement of the Fall 2009 Annual Grant Competition Effective October 1, 2009 Jkt 217001 United States Institute of Peace. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Agency announces its ongoing Priority Grant Competition. The Priority Grant Competition focuses on seven countries as they relate to USIP’s mandate. The Priority Grant Competition is restricted to projects that fit specific themes or topics identified for each country. The seven Priority Grant Competition countries are outlined below. The specific themes and topics for each country may be found at our Web site at: https://www.usip.org/grants/ priority_grantmaking.html. • Afghanistan. • Colombia. • Iran. PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28105 • Iraq. • Nigeria. • Pakistan. • Sudan. Deadline: The Priority Grant Competition applications are accepted throughout the year and awards are announced throughout the year. Please visit our Web site at: https:// www.usip.org/grants/ priority_grantmaking.html for specific information on the competition as well as instructions about how to apply. ADDRESSES: If you are unable to access our Web site, you may submit an inquiry to: United States Institute of Peace, Grant Program, Priority Grant Competition, 1200 17th Street, NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036–3011; (202) 429–3842 (phone), (202) 833–1018 (fax), (202) 457–1719 (TTY), E-mail: grants@usip.org. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Grant Program, Phone (202) 429–3842, E-mail: grants@usip.org. Dated: June 8, 2009. Michael Graham, Vice President for Management. [FR Doc. E9–13719 Filed 6–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–AR–M DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (21–0847)] Proposed Information Collection (Authorization To Substitute a Claim of a Deceased Claimant) Activity: Comment Request AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. 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 proposed new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to allow a beneficiary to request to be substituted for a claimant who passed away prior to completion of his or her claim for benefits. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM 12JNN1 28106 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 112 / Friday, June 12, 2009 / Notices collection of information should be received on or before August 11, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 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 to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (21– 0847)’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. 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: Authorization to Substitute a Claim of a Deceased Claimant, VA Form 21–0847. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (21–0847). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: VA Form 21–0847 will be used to allow beneficiaries to request authorization to be substituted for a claimant, who passed away, while a claim or appeal for benefits is pending. The substituted beneficiary must file a claim no later than one year after the claimant’s date of the death to be eligible to receive accrued benefits due to the deceased claimant. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,667. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:53 Jun 11, 2009 Jkt 217001 Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000. Dated: June 8, 2009. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. E9–13779 Filed 6–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (VR&E Outcome)] Proposed Information Collection (VR&E Program National Outcome Follow-up With Employment Based Rehabilitated Veterans Survey) Activity: Comment Request AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. 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 proposed new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to determine claimants’ satisfaction with their Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program experience. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before August 11, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 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 to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (VR&E Outcome)’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program National Outcome Follow-up with Employment Based Rehabilitated Veterans Survey. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (VR&E Outcome). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: The VR&E program provides services and assistance to enable Veterans with service-connected disability to achieve employment-based rehabilitated status. VA will use the National Outcome Follow-up with Employment Based Rehabilitated Veterans survey to follow up with Veterans who were declared ‘‘Rehabilitated’’ by entering suitable employment after completing a VR&E vocational training program. The data collected will assist VA in analyzing the outcome of VR&E services provided to Veterans who achieved employmentbased rehabilitated status. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,000. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 7.5 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000. Dated: June 8, 2009. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. E9–13780 Filed 6–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM 12JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 112 (Friday, June 12, 2009)]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New (21-0847)]


Proposed Information Collection (Authorization To Substitute a 
Claim of a Deceased Claimant) 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 new 
collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to 
allow a beneficiary to request to be substituted for a claimant who 
passed away prior to completion of his or her claim for benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed

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collection of information should be received on or before August 11, 
2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 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 to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-New (21-0847)'' in any 
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through FDMS.

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: Authorization to Substitute a Claim of a Deceased Claimant, 
VA Form 21-0847.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New (21-0847).
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 21-0847 will be used to allow beneficiaries to 
request authorization to be substituted for a claimant, who passed 
away, while a claim or appeal for benefits is pending. The substituted 
beneficiary must file a claim no later than one year after the 
claimant's date of the death to be eligible to receive accrued benefits 
due to the deceased claimant.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,667.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000.

    Dated: June 8, 2009.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. E9-13779 Filed 6-11-09; 8:45 am]
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