Agency Information Collection (Certificate of Affirmation of Enrollment Agreement for Correspondence Course) Activity Under OMB Review, 6845-6846 [2011-2715]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 8, 2011 / Notices control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on November 24, 2010, at pages 71795– 71796. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden Estimated Average Burden per Respondent a. Application of Service Representative for Placement on Mailing List, VA Form 3215—10 minutes. b. Request for and Consent to Release of Information from Claimant’s Records, VA Form 3288—7.5 minutes. c. Request to Correspondent for Identifying Information, VA Form Letter 70–2—5 minutes. d. 38 CFR 1.519(A) Lists of Names and Addresses—60 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents a. Application of Service Representative for Placement on Mailing List, VA Form 3215—150. b. Request for and Consent to Release of Information from Claimant’s Records, VA Form 3288—151,000. c. Request to Correspondent for Identifying Information, VA Form Letter 70–2—45,000. d. 38 CFR 1.519(A) Lists of Names and Addresses—50. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Dated: February 3, 2011. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2011–2713 Filed 2–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 18:16 Feb 07, 2011 [OMB Control No. 2900–0055] Agency Information Collection (Request for Determination of Loan Guaranty Eligibility—Unmarried Surviving Spouses) Activity Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: a. Application of Service Representative for Placement on Mailing List, VA Form 3215—25 hours. b. Request for and Consent to Release of Information from Claimant’s Records, VA Form 3288—18,875 hours. c. Request to Correspondent for Identifying Information, VA Form Letter 70–2—3,750 hours. d. 38 CFR 1.519(A) Lists of Names and Addresses—50 hours. VerDate Mar<15>2010 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Jkt 223001 In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 March 10, 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– 0055’’ 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) 461–7485 or e-mail denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0055.’’ SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Title: Request for Determination of Loan Guaranty Eligibility—Unmarried Surviving Spouses, VA Form 26–1817. OMB Control Number: 2900–0055. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Unmarried surviving spouse of a veteran whose death occurred while serving on active duty or was a direct result of service-connected disabilities completes VA Form 26–1817 to request a certificate of eligibility for home loan benefits. VA uses the data collected to verify the veteran’s service-connected death and to determine the applicant’s eligibility for home loan benefits. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6845 control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on November 24, 2010, at pages 71796– 71797. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 912 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,649. Dated: February 3, 2011. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2011–2714 Filed 2–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0576] Agency Information Collection (Certificate of Affirmation of Enrollment Agreement for Correspondence Course) 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 March 10, 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– 0576’’ 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1 6846 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 8, 2011 / Notices denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0576.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Certificate of Affirmation of Enrollment Agreement for Correspondence Course, VA Form 22– 1999c. OMB Control Number: 2900–0576. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants enrolled in a correspondence training course complete and submit VA Form 22– 1999c to the correspondence school to affirm the enrollment agreement contract. The certifying official at the correspondence school must submit the form and the enrollment certification to VA for processing. VA uses the information to determine if the claimant signed and dated the form during the five day reflection period. In addition, the claimant must sign VA Form 22– 1999c on or after the seventh day the enrollment agreement was dated. VA will not pay educational benefits for correspondence training that was completed nor accept the affirmation agreement that was signed and dated on or before the enrollment agreement date. 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 November 24, 2010, at page 71796. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 45 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 3 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 896. Dated: February 3, 2011. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2011–2715 Filed 2–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES [OMB Control No. 2900–0605] Proposed Information Collection (Application for Accreditation as a Claims Agent or Attorney) Activity: Comment Request Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:16 Feb 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 ACTION: Notice. The Office of General Counsel (OGC), 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 on information needed to determine applicants’ eligibility for accreditation as claims agents and attorneys with VA. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 11, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to David McLenachen (022D), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: david.McLenachen@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0605’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David McLenachen at (202) 461–7699 or FAX (202) 273–6404. 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, OGC invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of OGC’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of OGC’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: a. Application for Accreditation as a Claims Agent or Attorney, VA Form 21a. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 b. Filing of Representatives’ Fee Agreements and Motions for Review of Such Fee Agreements. OMB Control Number: 2900–0605. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Applicants seeking accreditation as claims agents or attorneys to represent benefits claimants before VA must complete VA Form 21a. The applicant is required to file the application with VA General Counsel to establish initial eligibility for accreditation. The information requested is necessary to establish the statutory and regulatory eligibility requirements, e.g., good character and reputation which includes basic identifying information, information concerning past representation, military service, employment, criminal activity and mental health of the applicant. The data is used to determine the applicant’s eligibility for accreditation as a claims agent. The data collected under Filing of Representatives’ Fee Agreements and Motions for Review of Such Fee Agreements is used to determine whether a fee agreement between claimants and their representative is in compliance with the law governing representation. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: a. Application for Accreditation as a Claims Agent, VA Form 21a—1,967 hours. b. Filing of Representatives’ Fee Agreements—1,222 hours c. Motions for Review of Such Fee Agreements—78 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: a. Application for Accreditation as a Claims Agent or Attorney, VA Form 21a—45 minutes. b. Filing of Representatives’ Fee Agreements—12 minutes. c. Motions for Review of Such Fee Agreements—2 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. Application for Accreditation as a Claims Agent, VA Form 21a—2,623. b. Filing of Representatives’ Fee Agreements—5,869. c. Motions for Review of Such Fee Agreements—39. Dated: February 3, 2011. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2011–2716 Filed 2–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 8, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6845-6846]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2715]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0576]


Agency Information Collection (Certificate of Affirmation of 
Enrollment Agreement for Correspondence Course) 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 March 10, 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. 2900-0576'' 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

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denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0576.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Certificate of Affirmation of Enrollment Agreement for 
Correspondence Course, VA Form 22-1999c.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0576.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Claimants enrolled in a correspondence training course 
complete and submit VA Form 22-1999c to the correspondence school to 
affirm the enrollment agreement contract. The certifying official at 
the correspondence school must submit the form and the enrollment 
certification to VA for processing. VA uses the information to 
determine if the claimant signed and dated the form during the five day 
reflection period. In addition, the claimant must sign VA Form 22-1999c 
on or after the seventh day the enrollment agreement was dated. VA will 
not pay educational benefits for correspondence training that was 
completed nor accept the affirmation agreement that was signed and 
dated on or before the enrollment agreement date.
    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 November 24, 2010, at page 71796.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 45 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 3 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 896.

    Dated: February 3, 2011.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-2715 Filed 2-7-11; 8:45 am]
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