Proposed Information Collection (Claim for Disability Insurance Benefits, Government Life Insurance) Activity: Comment Request., 56504-56505 [2011-23347]

Download as PDF 56504 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 177 / Tuesday, September 13, 2011 / Notices 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 October 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– 0119’’ 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. 2900–0119.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Report of Treatment in Hospital, VA FL 29–551. OMB Control Number: 2900–0119. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form Letter 29–551 is used to collect information from hospitals where a claimant was treated. VA uses the data to determine the insured’s eligibility for disability insurance 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 control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on July 1, 2011, at pages 38743–38744. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 4,055 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 12 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,277. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Dated: September 8, 2011. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2011–23352 Filed 9–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:22 Sep 12, 2011 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (VA Form 10– 0515] Proposed Information Collection (Spinal Cord Injury Patient Care 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 proposed new collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to assess veteran’s perception of satisfaction with VA rehabilitation and health care. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before November 14, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://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.harveypryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (VA Form 10– 0515)’’ 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; SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (2) the accuracy of VHA’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: Spinal Cord Injury Patient Care Survey, VA Form 10–0515. OMB Control Number: OMB Control No. 2900–New. Type of Review: New Collection. Abstract: Information collected on VA Form 10–0515 will be used to determine spinal cord patients’ satisfaction with VA rehabilitation and health care system. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 33. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondents: 10 minutes. Estimated Annual Responses: 600. Dated: September 8, 2011. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2011–23346 Filed 9–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0016] Proposed Information Collection (Claim for Disability Insurance Benefits, Government Life Insurance) Activity: Comment Request. Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to determine a claimant’s eligibility for disability insurance benefits. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13SEN1.SGM 13SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 177 / Tuesday, September 13, 2011 / Notices DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before November 14, 2011. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 1 hour and 45 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,100. 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 (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0016’’ in any correspondence. During the comment 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 (Public Law 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: Claim for Disability Insurance Benefits, Government Life Insurance, VA Form 29–357. OMB Control Number: 2900–0016. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Policyholder’s complete VA Form 29–357 to file a claim for disability insurance on National Service Life Insurance and United States Government Life Insurance policies. The information collected is used to determine the policyholder’s eligibility for disability insurance benefits. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 14,175 hours. Dated: September 8, 2011. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:22 Sep 12, 2011 Jkt 223001 [FR Doc. 2011–23347 Filed 9–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0618] Agency Information Collection (Application by Insured Terminally Ill Person for Accelerated Benefit (38 CFR 9.14(e)) 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 October 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– 0618’’ 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. 2900–0618.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application by Insured Terminally Ill Person for Accelerated Benefit (38 CFR 9.14(e). OMB Control Number: 2900–0618. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: An insured person who is terminally ill may request a portion of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56505 the face value of his or her Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) or Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) prior to death. If the insured would like to receive a portion of the SGLI or VGLI he or she must submit a Servicemembers’ and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance Accelerated Benefits Option application. The application must include a medical prognosis by a physician stating the life expectancy of the insured person and a statement by the insured on the amount of accelerated benefit he or she choose to receive. The application is obtainable by writing to the Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance ABO Claim Processing, 290 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039, or calling 1800–419–1473 or downloading the application via the internet at https://www.insurance.va.gov. 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 July 1, 2011, at page 38744. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 40 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 12 minutes. Frequency of Response: On Occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. Dated: September 8, 2011. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2011–23348 Filed 9–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0635] Agency Information Collection (Suspension of Monthly Check) 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13SEN1.SGM 13SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 177 (Tuesday, September 13, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56504-56505]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-23347]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0016]


Proposed Information Collection (Claim for Disability Insurance 
Benefits, Government Life Insurance) Activity: Comment Request.

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 extension of a 
currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information 
needed to determine a claimant's eligibility for disability insurance 
benefits.

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DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before November 14, 2011.

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 (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail nancy.kessinger@va.gov. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0016'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment 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 (Public Law 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: Claim for Disability Insurance Benefits, Government Life 
Insurance, VA Form 29-357.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0016.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Policyholder's complete VA Form 29-357 to file a claim 
for disability insurance on National Service Life Insurance and United 
States Government Life Insurance policies. The information collected is 
used to determine the policyholder's eligibility for disability 
insurance benefits.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 14,175 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 1 hour and 45 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,100.

    Dated: September 8, 2011.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-23347 Filed 9-12-11; 8:45 am]
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