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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0734]
Proposed Information Collection
(Report of General Information)
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 proposed
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 as evidence to determine a
claimant’s entitlement to benefits.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before June 18, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M33), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0734’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or
Fax (202) 275–5947.
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, 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.
Titles:
a. VA Form 21–0820, Report of
General Information.
b. VA Form 21–0820a, Report of
Death of Beneficiary.
c. VA Form 21–0820b, Report of
Nursing Home Information.
d. VA Form 21–0820c, Report of
Defense Finance and Accounting
Service (DFAS).
e. VA Form 21–0820d, Report of Lost
Check.
f. VA Form 21–0820e, Report of
Incarceration.
g. VA Form 21–0820f, Month of Death
Check.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0734.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: The forms will be used by
VA personnel to document verbal
information obtained telephonically
from claimants or their beneficiary. The
data collected will be used as part of the
evidence needed to determine the
claimant’s or beneficiary’s eligibility for
benefits.
Affected Public: Federal Government.
Estimated Annual Burden:
a. VA Form 21–0820, Report of
General Information—19,667.
b. VA Form 21–0820a, Report of
Death of Beneficiary—6,667.
c. VA Form 21–0820b, Report of
Nursing Home Information—2,500.
d. VA Form 21–0820c, Report of
Defense Finance and Accounting
Service (DFAS)—2,500.
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e. VA Form 21–0820d, Report of Lost
Check—2,500.
f. VA Form 21–0820e, Report of
Incarceration—833.
g. VA Form 21–0820f, Month of Death
Check—833.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
a. VA Form 21–0820, Report of
General Information—2,360,000.
b. VA Form 21–0820a, Report of
Death of Beneficiary—80,000.
c. VA Form 21–0820b, Report of
Nursing Home Information—30,000.
d. VA Form 21–0820c, Report of
Defense Finance and Accounting
Service (DFAS)—30,000.
e. VA Form 21–0820d, Report of Lost
Check—30,000.
f. VA Form 21–0820e, Report of
Incarceration—10,000.
g. VA Form 21–0820f, Month of Death
Check—10,000.
Dated: April 13, 2012.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0734]
Proposed Information Collection (Report of General Information)
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 proposed 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 as evidence to determine a claimant's entitlement to
benefits.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before June 18, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov
or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900-0734'' 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 (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, 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.
Titles:
a. VA Form 21-0820, Report of General Information.
b. VA Form 21-0820a, Report of Death of Beneficiary.
c. VA Form 21-0820b, Report of Nursing Home Information.
d. VA Form 21-0820c, Report of Defense Finance and Accounting
Service (DFAS).
e. VA Form 21-0820d, Report of Lost Check.
f. VA Form 21-0820e, Report of Incarceration.
g. VA Form 21-0820f, Month of Death Check.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0734.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The forms will be used by VA personnel to document verbal
information obtained telephonically from claimants or their
beneficiary. The data collected will be used as part of the evidence
needed to determine the claimant's or beneficiary's eligibility for
benefits.
Affected Public: Federal Government.
Estimated Annual Burden:
a. VA Form 21-0820, Report of General Information--19,667.
b. VA Form 21-0820a, Report of Death of Beneficiary--6,667.
c. VA Form 21-0820b, Report of Nursing Home Information--2,500.
d. VA Form 21-0820c, Report of Defense Finance and Accounting
Service (DFAS)--2,500.
e. VA Form 21-0820d, Report of Lost Check--2,500.
f. VA Form 21-0820e, Report of Incarceration--833.
g. VA Form 21-0820f, Month of Death Check--833.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
a. VA Form 21-0820, Report of General Information--2,360,000.
b. VA Form 21-0820a, Report of Death of Beneficiary--80,000.
c. VA Form 21-0820b, Report of Nursing Home Information--30,000.
d. VA Form 21-0820c, Report of Defense Finance and Accounting
Service (DFAS)--30,000.
e. VA Form 21-0820d, Report of Lost Check--30,000.
f. VA Form 21-0820e, Report of Incarceration--10,000.
g. VA Form 21-0820f, Month of Death Check--10,000.
Dated: April 13, 2012.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-9340 Filed 4-17-12; 8:45 am]
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