Proposed Information Collection (Status of Dependents Questionnaire) Activity: Comment Request, 62636-62637 [2010-25533]

Download as PDF 62636 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 196 / Tuesday, October 12, 2010 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-New (VA Form 10– 0507)] Proposed Information Collection (Veterans Health Benefits Handbook Satisfaction Survey) Activity: Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on eligibility and benefits information contained in Veterans Health Benefits handbook. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 13, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to Cynthia Harvey Pryor, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: cynthia.harvey-pryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘2900-New (VA Form 10–0507)’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor (202) 461–5870 or FAX (202) 273–9387. 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, VHA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VHA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VHA’s estimate of srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:43 Oct 08, 2010 Jkt 223001 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: Veterans Health Benefits Handbook Satisfaction Survey, VA Form 10–0507. OMB Control Number: 2900-New (VA Form 10–0507). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: VA Form 10–0507 will be used to request feedback from veterans on the content and presentation material contained in the Veterans Health Benefits Handbook. VA will use the data collected to determine how well the handbook meets veterans’ individual needs. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 135 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,622. Dated: October 6, 2010. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2010–25532 Filed 10–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0500] Proposed Information Collection (Status of Dependents Questionnaire) 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 determine a veteran’s SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00139 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 continued entitlement to benefits based on the number of dependents. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 13, 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. 2900–0500’’ 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 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: Status of Dependents Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0538. OMB Control Number: 2900–0500. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Veterans receiving compensation for service-connected disability which includes an additional amount for their spouse and/or child(ren) complete VA Form 21–0538 to certify the status of the dependents for whom additional compensation is being paid. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 14,083 hours. E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 196 / Tuesday, October 12, 2010 / Notices Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: Once every eight years. Estimated Number of Respondents: 84,500. Dated: October 6, 2010. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2010–25533 Filed 10–8–10; 8:45 am] srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:43 Oct 08, 2010 Jkt 223001 62637 PO 00000 Frm 00140 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62636-62637]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-25533]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0500]


Proposed Information Collection (Status of Dependents 
Questionnaire) Activity: Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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 determine a veteran's 
continued entitlement to benefits based on the number of dependents.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before December 13, 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. 2900-0500'' 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 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: Status of Dependents Questionnaire, VA Form 21-0538.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0500.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Veterans receiving compensation for service-connected 
disability which includes an additional amount for their spouse and/or 
child(ren) complete VA Form 21-0538 to certify the status of the 
dependents for whom additional compensation is being paid.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 14,083 hours.

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    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once every eight years.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 84,500.

    Dated: October 6, 2010.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-25533 Filed 10-8-10; 8:45 am]
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