Agency Information Collection (Annual Certification of Veteran Status and Veteran-Relatives) Activity Under OMB Review, 77956 [2010-31270]

Download as PDF 77956 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 239 / Tuesday, December 14, 2010 / Notices 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 and it includes the actual data collection instrument. Comments must be submitted on or before January 13, 2011. 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– 0568’’ in any correspondence. For Further Information or a Copy of the Submission Contact: Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–0966, FAX (202) 273–0443 or e-mail: denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0568).’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 the 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. 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 October 6, 2010, at pages 61859–61860. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Annual Burden: 2,250 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:09 Dec 13, 2010 Jkt 223001 Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,000. Dated: December 8, 2010. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2010–31269 Filed 12–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0654] Agency Information Collection (Annual Certification of Veteran Status and Veteran-Relatives) Activity Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 13, 2011. 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– 0654’’ 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) 461–0966 or e-mail denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0654.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Annual Certification of Veteran Status and Veteran-Relatives, VA Form 20–0344. OMB Control Number: 2900–0654. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VBA employees, non-VBA employees in VBA space and Veteran Service Organization employees who have access to VA’s benefit records SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00136 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 complete VA Form 20–0344. The individuals are required to provide personal identifying information on themselves and any veteran relatives, in order for VA to identify and protect benefit records. VA uses the information collected to determine which benefit records require special handling to guard against fraud, conflict of interest, improper influence etc. by VA and non– VA employees. 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 October 6, 2010, at page 61858. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 5,834 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 25 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,000. Dated: December 8, 2010. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2010–31270 Filed 12–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0216] Agency Information Collection (Application for Accrued Amounts Due a Deceased Beneficiary) Activity Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 13, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 239 (Tuesday, December 14, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 77956]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31270]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0654]


Agency Information Collection (Annual Certification of Veteran 
Status and Veteran-Relatives) Activity 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.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 13, 2011.

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. 2900-0654'' 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) 461-0966 or e-mail 
denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0654.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Annual Certification of Veteran Status and Veteran-
Relatives, VA Form 20-0344.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0654.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VBA employees, non-VBA employees in VBA space and Veteran 
Service Organization employees who have access to VA's benefit records 
complete VA Form 20-0344. The individuals are required to provide 
personal identifying information on themselves and any veteran 
relatives, in order for VA to identify and protect benefit records. VA 
uses the information collected to determine which benefit records 
require special handling to guard against fraud, conflict of interest, 
improper influence etc. by VA and non-VA employees.
    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 October 6, 2010, at page 61858.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 5,834 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 25 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,000.

    Dated: December 8, 2010.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-31270 Filed 12-13-10; 8:45 am]
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