Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation; Notice of Meeting, 53169 [2011-21692]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 165 / Thursday, August 25, 2011 / Notices The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: August 16, 2011. Gerald Shields, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. Closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel will be held in Washington, DC. DATES: The meeting will be September 22, 2011. ADDRESSES: The closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel for Fine Art will be held on September 22, 2011, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the 6th Floor Conference Room, Franklin Court Building, 1099 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth M. Vriend, C:AP:PV:ART, 1099 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. Telephone (202) 435–5739 (not a toll free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., that a closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel for Fine Art will be held on September 22, 2011, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the 6th Floor Conference Room, Franklin Court Building, 1099 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. The agenda will consist of the review and evaluation of the acceptability of fair market value appraisals of works of art involved in Federal income, estate, or gift tax returns. This will involve the discussion of material in individual tax returns made confidential by the provisions of 26 U.S.C. 6103. A determination as required by section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act has been made that this meeting is concerned with matters listed in section 552b(c)(3), (4), (6), and (7), and that the meeting will not be open to the public. SUMMARY: Sheldon Kay, Deputy Chief, Appeals. [FR Doc. 2011–21697 Filed 8–24–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P [FR Doc. 2011–21696 Filed 8–24–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Art Advisory Panel—Notice of Closed Meeting Internal Revenue Service, Treasury. ACTION: Notice of closed meeting of Art Advisory Panel for Fine Art. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:39 Aug 24, 2011 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 53169 that the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation will meet on September 12–13, 2011, at the Saint Regis Hotel, 923 16th Street, NW., Washington, DC, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The Committee is to assemble and review relevant information relating to the nature and character of disabilities arising from service in the Armed Forces, provide an ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the rating schedule, and give advice on the most appropriate means of responding to the needs of Veterans relating to disability compensation. The Committee will receive briefings on issues related to compensation for Veterans with service-connected disabilities and other VA benefits programs. Time will be allocated for receiving public comments in the afternoon. Public comments will be limited to three minutes each. Individuals wishing to make oral statements before the Committee will be accommodated on a first-come, firstserved basis. 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. The public may submit written statements for the Committee’s review to Corina Negrescu, M.D., M.P.H., Designated Federal Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Compensation Service, Regulation Staff (211D), 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail at Robert.Watkins2@va.gov. Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or seeking additional information should contact Dr. Negrescu at (202) 461–9752. Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) Dated: August 19, 2011. By Direction of the Secretary. Vivian Drake, Acting Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–21692 Filed 8–24–11; 8:45 am] PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\25AUN1.SGM 25AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 165 (Thursday, August 25, 2011)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-21692]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation; 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 Disability Compensation will meet on September 12-13, 2011, at the 
Saint Regis Hotel, 923 16th Street, NW., Washington, DC, from 8:30 a.m. 
to 3 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule 
for Rating Disabilities. The Committee is to assemble and review 
relevant information relating to the nature and character of 
disabilities arising from service in the Armed Forces, provide an 
ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the rating schedule, and 
give advice on the most appropriate means of responding to the needs of 
Veterans relating to disability compensation.
    The Committee will receive briefings on issues related to 
compensation for Veterans with service-connected disabilities and other 
VA benefits programs. Time will be allocated for receiving public 
comments in the afternoon. Public comments will be limited to three 
minutes each. Individuals wishing to make oral statements before the 
Committee will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. 
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.
    The public may submit written statements for the Committee's review 
to Corina Negrescu, M.D., M.P.H., Designated Federal Officer, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 
Compensation Service, Regulation Staff (211D), 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail at Robert.Watkins2@va.gov. Any member of 
the public wishing to attend the meeting or seeking additional 
information should contact Dr. Negrescu at (202) 461-9752.

    Dated: August 19, 2011.

    By Direction of the Secretary.
Vivian Drake,
Acting Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-21692 Filed 8-24-11; 8:45 am]
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