Advisory Committee on Women Veterans; Notice of Meeting, 61860-61861 [2010-25051]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES 61860 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 193 / Wednesday, October 6, 2010 / Notices 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: Submission of School Catalog to the State Approving Agency. OMB Control Number: 2900–0568. Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection. Abstract: Accredited and nonaccredited educational institutions, with the exceptions of elementary and secondary schools, must submit copies of their catalog to State approving agency when applying for approval of a new course. State approval agencies use the catalog to determine what courses can be approved for VA training. VA pays educational assistance to veterans, persons on active duty or reservists, and eligible persons pursuing an approved program of education. Educational assistance is not payable when claimants pursue unapproved courses. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Annual Burden: 2,000 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On Occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000. Dated: September 29, 2010. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2010–25145 Filed 10–5–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:00 Oct 05, 2010 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0043] Proposed Information Collection (Declaration of Status of Dependents) Activity: Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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 on information needed to confirm marital status and dependent children. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 6, 2010. 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 nancy.kessinger@ va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0043’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the 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 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00169 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: Declaration of Status of Dependents, VA Form 21–686c. OMB Control Number: 2900–0043. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The form is used to obtain information to confirm marital status and existence of any dependent child(ren). The information is used by VA to determine eligibility and rate of payment for veterans and surviving spouses who are entitled to an additional allowance for dependents. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 56,500 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 226,000. Dated: September 28, 2010. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2010–25147 Filed 10–5–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Women Veterans; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans will meet October 26–28, 2010, at the Hilton Garden Inn, in the Georgetown Ballroom, 815 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding the needs of women Veterans with respect to health care, rehabilitation, compensation, outreach, and other programs and activities administered by VA designed to meet such needs. The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding such programs and activities. The agenda will include updates on recommendations from the 2010 report; updates from the Veterans Benefits Administration, the Veterans Health Administration, the National Cemetery E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 193 / Wednesday, October 6, 2010 / Notices Administration; and briefings on mental health, prosthetic services for women Veterans, readjustment counseling, women Veterans’ legislative issues, special health initiatives, women Veterans’ research, rural health, and homeless initiatives for women Veterans. Interested persons may attend, appear before, or file statements with the Committee. Any member of the public wishing to attend or provide written statements should contact Ms. Shannon L. Middleton at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Women Veterans (00W), 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, or phone at (202) 461–6193, fax at (202) 273– 7092, and e-mail at 00W@mail.va.gov. Written statements must be filed before the meeting, or within 10 days after the meeting. Dated: September 30, 2010. Public comments will be received at 3 p.m. Public comments will be limited to five minutes each. Individuals who speak are invited to submit 1–2 page summaries of their comments at the time of the meeting for inclusion in the official meeting record. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar, Designated Federal Officer, at sumitra.muralidhar@va.gov or (202) 461–1669. Dated: September 30, 2010. By Direction of the Secretary. Vivian Drake, Acting Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–25062 Filed 10–5–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS By Direction of the Secretary. Vivian Drake, Acting Committee Management Officer. Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records [FR Doc. 2010–25051 Filed 10–5–10; 8:45 am] (VA). BILLING CODE P ACTION: AGENCY: Notice of Amendment of Systems of Records Notice ‘‘Repatriated American Prisoners of War—VA’’ (60VA21). DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee will meet on October 22, 2010, at the Embassy Suites at the Chevy Chase Pavilion, 4300 Military Road, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will convene at 9 a.m. and adjourn at 5 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and make recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on using genetic information to optimize medical care of Veterans and to enhance development of tests and treatments for diseases particularly relevant to Veterans. The Committee will receive program updates from the VA program staff; continue to discuss optimal ways for VA to incorporate genomic information into its health care program while applying appropriate ethical oversight and protecting the privacy of Veterans; and receive updates on genomics initiatives within Patient Care Services; efforts to increase genetics education among VA Nursing Staff; and VA’s latest efforts to improve its electronic medical records system. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:00 Oct 05, 2010 Jkt 223001 Department of Veterans Affairs As required by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4)), notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating a system of records in its inventory entitled ‘‘Repatriated American Prisoners of War—VA’’ (60VA21). VA is amending the system of records by revising the Purpose(s), System Manager and address, and Routine Uses of Records Maintained in the System. VA is republishing the system notice in its entirety. DATES: Comments on this amended system of records must be received no later than November 5, 2010. If no public comment is received during the period allowed for comment or unless otherwise published in the Federal Register by VA, the amended system will become effective November 5, 2010. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted through https:// www.Regulations.gov; by mail or handdelivery to the Director, Regulation Management (02REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., NW., Room 1068, Washington, DC 20420; or by fax to 202–273–9026. Copies of comments received will be available for public inspection in the Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Room 1063B, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays). Please SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00170 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61861 call 202–461–4902 for an appointment. (This is not a toll free number.) In addition, 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: Thomas J. Murphy, Director, Compensation and Pension Service, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202–461–9700. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Description of Proposed Systems of Records This system will collect a limited amount of personally identifiable information in order to provide service to Veterans, service members, reservists, and their spouses, surviving spouses, and dependents, who file claims for a wide variety of Federal veteran’s benefits administered by VA at VA facilities located throughout the nation. See the statutory provisions cited in ‘‘Authority for maintenance of the system.’’ VA gathers or creates these records in order to enable it to administer these statutory benefits programs. The Department of the Veterans Affairs notices for systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the Federal Register and are available from the address above. The proposed system reports, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, were submitted to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A–130, ‘‘Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,’’ dated February 8, 1996 (61 FR 6427, February 20, 1996). The Purpose in this system of records is being added to provide explanation for the information collection and list affected individuals. In this system of records the name and address of the System Owner have been updated for accuracy. The notice of amendment and an advance copy of the system notice have been sent to the appropriate Congressional committees and to the Director of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) and guidelines issued by OMB (65 FR 77677, December 12, 2000). E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 6, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61860-61861]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-25051]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Women Veterans; Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public 
Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Advisory Committee 
on Women Veterans will meet October 26-28, 2010, at the Hilton Garden 
Inn, in the Georgetown Ballroom, 815 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC, 
from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. The meeting is open to the 
public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs regarding the needs of women Veterans with respect to health 
care, rehabilitation, compensation, outreach, and other programs and 
activities administered by VA designed to meet such needs. The 
Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding such 
programs and activities.
    The agenda will include updates on recommendations from the 2010 
report; updates from the Veterans Benefits Administration, the Veterans 
Health Administration, the National Cemetery

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Administration; and briefings on mental health, prosthetic services for 
women Veterans, readjustment counseling, women Veterans' legislative 
issues, special health initiatives, women Veterans' research, rural 
health, and homeless initiatives for women Veterans.
    Interested persons may attend, appear before, or file statements 
with the Committee. Any member of the public wishing to attend or 
provide written statements should contact Ms. Shannon L. Middleton at 
the Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Women Veterans (00W), 
810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, or phone at (202) 461-
6193, fax at (202) 273-7092, and e-mail at 00W@mail.va.gov. Written 
statements must be filed before the meeting, or within 10 days after 
the meeting.

    Dated: September 30, 2010.


    By Direction of the Secretary.
Vivian Drake,
Acting Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-25051 Filed 10-5-10; 8:45 am]
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