Computer Matching Program Between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD), 67257 [2011-28163]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 210 / Monday, October 31, 2011 / Notices approval of the Secretary of the Treasury to announce the renewal of the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC). The primary purpose of the advisory council is to provide an organized public forum for Internal Revenue Service officials and representatives of the public to discuss relevant tax administration issues. As an advisory body designed to focus on broad policy matters, the IRSAC reviews existing tax policy and/or makes recommendations with respect to emerging Federal tax administration issues. The IRSAC suggests operational improvements, offers constructive observations regarding current or proposed IRS policies, programs, and procedures, and suggest improvements with respect to issues having substantive effect on Federal tax administration. Conveying the public’s perception of IRS activities to Internal Revenue Service officials, the IRSAC is comprised of individuals who bring substantial, disparate experience and diverse backgrounds. Membership is balanced to include representation from the taxpaying public, the tax professional community, small and large businesses, international, wage and investment taxpayers and the applicant’s knowledge of Circular 230. Dated: October 24, 2011. Candice Cromling, Director, National Public Liaison. [FR Doc. 2011–28174 Filed 10–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Computer Matching Program Between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:21 Oct 28, 2011 Jkt 226001 Notice of Computer Matching Program. ACTION: Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs intends to conduct a recurring computer matching program. This will match personnel records of the Department of Defense with VA records of benefit recipients under the Montgomery GI Bill. The goal of these matches is to identify the eligibility status of veterans, servicemembers, and reservists who have applied for or who are receiving education benefit payments under the Montgomery GI Bill. The purpose of the match is to enable VA to verify that individuals meet the conditions of military service and eligibility criteria for payment of benefits determined by VA under the Montgomery GI Bill. The authority to conduct this match is found in 38 U.S.C. 3684A(a)(1). The records covered include eligibility records extracted from DOD personnel files and benefit records that VA establishes for all individuals who have applied for and/or are receiving, or have received education benefit payments under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. These benefit records are contained in a VA system of records identified as 58VA21/22/28 entitled: Compensation, Pension, Education and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Records—VA, first published in the Federal Register at 74 FR 9294 (March 3, 1976), and last amended at 74 FR 29275 (June 19, 2009), with other amendments as cited therein. DATES: This match will commence on or about November 30, 2011 or 40 days after the OMB review period, whichever is later and continue in effect for 18 months. At the expiration of 18 months after the commencing date the Departments may renew the agreement for another 12 months. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00130 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 67257 Written comments may be submitted through https:// www.Regulations.gov; by mail or handdelivery to the Director, Regulations Management (02REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Room 1068, Washington, DC 20420; or fax to (202) 273–9026. Copies of comments received will be available for public inspection in the Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Room 1063B, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Please call (202) 461–4902 for an appointment. In addition, during the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https:// www.Regulations.gov. ADDRESSES: Eric Patterson (225B), Strategy and Legislative Development Team Leader, Education Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–9830. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further information regarding the matching program is provided below. This information is required by paragraph 6c of the ‘‘Guidelines on the Conduct of Matching Programs’’ issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) (54 FR 25818), as amended by OMB Circular A–130, 65 FR 77677 (2000). A copy of the notice has been provided to both Houses of Congress and OMB. The matching program is subject to their review. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Approved: October 11, 2011. John R. Gingrich, Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2011–28163 Filed 10–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\31OCN1.SGM 31OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 210 (Monday, October 31, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 67257]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-28163]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Computer Matching Program Between the Department of Veterans 
Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD)

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice of Computer Matching Program.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs 
intends to conduct a recurring computer matching program. This will 
match personnel records of the Department of Defense with VA records of 
benefit recipients under the Montgomery GI Bill.
    The goal of these matches is to identify the eligibility status of 
veterans, servicemembers, and reservists who have applied for or who 
are receiving education benefit payments under the Montgomery GI Bill. 
The purpose of the match is to enable VA to verify that individuals 
meet the conditions of military service and eligibility criteria for 
payment of benefits determined by VA under the Montgomery GI Bill.
    The authority to conduct this match is found in 38 U.S.C. 
3684A(a)(1).
    The records covered include eligibility records extracted from DOD 
personnel files and benefit records that VA establishes for all 
individuals who have applied for and/or are receiving, or have received 
education benefit payments under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. These benefit 
records are contained in a VA system of records identified as 58VA21/
22/28 entitled: Compensation, Pension, Education and Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment Records--VA, first published in the 
Federal Register at 74 FR 9294 (March 3, 1976), and last amended at 74 
FR 29275 (June 19, 2009), with other amendments as cited therein.

DATES: This match will commence on or about November 30, 2011 or 40 
days after the OMB review period, whichever is later and continue in 
effect for 18 months. At the expiration of 18 months after the 
commencing date the Departments may renew the agreement for another 12 
months.

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted through https://www.Regulations.gov; by mail or hand-delivery to the Director, 
Regulations Management (02REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Room 1068, Washington, DC 20420; or fax to (202) 
273-9026. Copies of comments received will be available for public 
inspection in the Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Room 
1063B, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday 
(except holidays). Please call (202) 461-4902 for an appointment. In 
addition, during the comment period, comments may be viewed online 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Patterson (225B), Strategy and 
Legislative Development Team Leader, Education Service, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461-9830.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Further information regarding the matching 
program is provided below. This information is required by paragraph 6c 
of the ``Guidelines on the Conduct of Matching Programs'' issued by the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) (54 FR 25818), as amended by OMB 
Circular A-130, 65 FR 77677 (2000). A copy of the notice has been 
provided to both Houses of Congress and OMB. The matching program is 
subject to their review.

    Approved: October 11, 2011.
John R. Gingrich,
Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2011-28163 Filed 10-28-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P

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