Proposed Information Collection (Fiduciary Agreement) Activity: Comment Request, 31112 [E9-15275]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 31112 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 123 / Monday, June 29, 2009 / Notices proper usage of benefits paid to fiduciaries. The 21–4706 and 21–4706b are both necessary to conform to requirement of various state courts. b. VA Form 21–4718 is provided to VA fiduciaries to submit accountings to either State courts or the VA. It is not a reporting form per se, but a vehicle to assist the fiduciary in accurately maintaining records of monies received and spent. c. VA Form 21–4718a—Fiduciaries are required to obtain certifications that the balances remaining on deposit in financial institutions as shown on accountings are correct. Certifying official at a financial institution completing the form must affix the institution’s official seal or stamp. The data collected is used to appoint an appropriate fiduciary for a VA beneficiary and to prevent fiduciaries from supplying false certification, embezzling funds, and possibly prevent and/or identify fraud, waste and abuse of government funds paid to fiduciaries on behalf of VA beneficiaries. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: a. Annual-Final Report and Account, VA Form 21–4706—1,100. b. Federal Fiduciary’s Account, VA Form 21–4706b—6,300. c. Court Appointed Fiduciary’s Account, VA Form 21–4706c—2,000. d. Account Book, VA Form 21–4718— 20,000. e. Certificate of Balance on Deposit and Authorization to Disclose Financial Records, VA Form 27–4718a—166. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: a. Annual-Final Report and Account, VA Form 21–4706—30 minutes. b. Federal Fiduciary’s Accounts, VA Form 21–4706b—27 minutes. c. Court Appointed Fiduciary’s Account, VA Form 21–4706c—30 minutes. d. Account Book, VA Form 21–4718— 21⁄2 hours. e. Certificate of Balance on Deposit and Authorization to Disclose Financial Records, VA Form 27–4718a—3 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. Annual-Final Report and Account, VA Form 21–4706—2,200. b. Federal Fiduciary’s Accounts, VA Form 21–4706b—14,000. c. Court Appointed Fiduciary’s Account, VA Form 21–4706c—4,000. VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:07 Jun 26, 2009 Jkt 217001 d. Account Book, VA Form 21–4718— 8,000. e. Certificate of Balance on Deposit and Authorization to Disclose Financial Records, VA Form 27–4718a—3,312. Dated: June 24, 2009. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. E9–15274 Filed 6–26–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0319] Proposed Information Collection (Fiduciary Agreement) 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 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 establish a legal contract between VA and a Federally appointed fiduciary. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before August 28, 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. 2900–0319’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or FAX (202) 275–5947. 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. Titles: Fiduciary Agreement, VA Form 21–4703. OMB Control Number: 2900–0319. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21–4703 is a legal binding contract between VA and Federally appointed fiduciaries receiving VA funds on behalf of beneficiaries who were determined to be incompetent or under legal disability by reason of minority or court action. The form outlines the fiduciary’s responsibility regarding the use of VA funds. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,467 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,600. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 24, 2009. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. E9–15275 Filed 6–26–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\29JNN1.SGM 29JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 123 (Monday, June 29, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 31112]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-15275]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0319]


Proposed Information Collection (Fiduciary Agreement) 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 currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public 
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for 
information needed to establish a legal contract between VA and a 
Federally appointed fiduciary.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 28, 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. 2900-0319'' 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.
    Titles: Fiduciary Agreement, VA Form 21-4703.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0319.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 21-4703 is a legal binding contract between VA 
and Federally appointed fiduciaries receiving VA funds on behalf of 
beneficiaries who were determined to be incompetent or under legal 
disability by reason of minority or court action. The form outlines the 
fiduciary's responsibility regarding the use of VA funds.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,467 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,600.

    Dated: June 24, 2009.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
 [FR Doc. E9-15275 Filed 6-26-09; 8:45 am]
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