Agency Information Collection (Application for Accreditation as Service Organization Representative) Activities Under OMB Review, 39344-39345 [2012-16106]

Download as PDF 39344 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 127 / Monday, July 2, 2012 / Notices and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0002’’ 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) 273–0443 or email denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0002.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Income-Net Worth and Employment Statement, VA Form 21–527. OMB Control Number: 2900–0002. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21–527 used to obtain current employment, dependency, and family income and net worth information to determine a claimant’s entitlement to disability pension. 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 April 6, 2012, at page 20888. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 104,440 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 60 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 104,440. Dated: June 27, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–16104 Filed 6–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-New (Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study Survey)] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Agency Information (Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Longitudinal Study Survey) 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. 3501–21), this notice SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Jun 29, 2012 Jkt 226001 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 and it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 1, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through 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– New (Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study Survey) in any correspondence For Further Information or a Copy of the Submission Contact: Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632–7479, FAX (202) 632–7583 or email: denise.mclamb@ va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control 2900–New (Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study Survey)’’. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Post9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study Survey. OMB Control Number: 2900–New Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study Survey. Type of Review: New data collection. Abstract: VBA will collect survey data on individuals who began participating in the Post 9/11—GI Bill Chapter 33 program during fiscal years 2010, 2012, and 2014. VBA will analyze the survey data to determine the long-term positive outcomes of individuals participating in VBA’s Chapter 33 program. The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the Chapter 33 program, so that VA can find ways to improve the program and increase the educational support the agency provides to Veterans and their eligible dependents. 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 April 12, 2012, at pages 22068–22069. Affected Public: Individuals and Households Estimated Annual Burden: 2,333 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 20 minutes. PO 00000 Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,000. Dated: June 27, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–16105 Filed 6–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0018] Agency Information Collection (Application for Accreditation as Service Organization Representative) Activities Under OMB Review Office of General Counsel, 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 Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted 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 August 1, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through 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– 0018’’ 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) 632– 7479, fax (202) 632–7583 or email denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0018.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Titles: Application for Accreditation as Service Organization Representative, VA Form 21; Accreditation Cancellation Information. OMB Control Number: 2900–0018. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Service organizations are required to file an application with VA to establish eligibility for accreditation SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 127 / Monday, July 2, 2012 / Notices for representatives of that organization to represent benefit claimants before VA. VA Form 21 is completed by service organizations to establish accreditation for representatives, recertify the qualifications of accredited representatives. Organizations requesting cancellation of a representative’s accreditation based on misconduct or incompetence or resignation to avoid cancellation of accreditation based upon misconduct or incompetence, are required to inform VA of the specific reason for the cancellation request. VA will use the information collected to determine whether service organizations representatives continue to meet regulatory eligibility requirements to ensure claimants have qualified representatives to assist in the preparation, presentation and prosecution of their claims for 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 April 23, 2012, at page 24269. Affected Public: Not-for profit institutions. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,003 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,780. Dated: June 27, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Anaylst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–16106 Filed 6–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (26–1852)] Agency Information Collection Activities (Description of Materials) Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–21), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Jun 29, 2012 Jkt 226001 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 and it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 1, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through 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– New (26–1852)’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632–7479, FAX (202) 632–7583 or email: denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (26– 1852).’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Description of Materials. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (26–1852). Type of Review: In use without an OMB number. Abstract: VA Form 26–1852 is used to document material used in the construction of a dwelling or specially adapted housing project. VA appraiser will use the information collected to establish the value and/or cost of adaptations for the property before it is constructed. 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 April 23, 2012, at pages 24269–24270. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 2,100 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: On time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,200. Dated: June 27, 2012. By direction of the Secretary: Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–16107 Filed 6–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39345 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0319] Proposed Information Collection (Fiduciary Agreement) 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 to establish a legal contract between VA and Federal-appointed fiduciaries. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before August 31, 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. 2900–0319’’ 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 127 (Monday, July 2, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39344-39345]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-16106]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0018]


Agency Information Collection (Application for Accreditation as 
Service Organization Representative) Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Office of General Counsel, 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 Office of General 
Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted 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 August 1, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through 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. 2900-0018'' 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) 632-7479, fax (202) 632-7583 or email 
denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0018.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Titles: Application for Accreditation as 
Service Organization Representative, VA Form 21; Accreditation 
Cancellation Information.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0018.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Service organizations are required to file an application 
with VA to establish eligibility for accreditation

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for representatives of that organization to represent benefit claimants 
before VA. VA Form 21 is completed by service organizations to 
establish accreditation for representatives, recertify the 
qualifications of accredited representatives.
    Organizations requesting cancellation of a representative's 
accreditation based on misconduct or incompetence or resignation to 
avoid cancellation of accreditation based upon misconduct or 
incompetence, are required to inform VA of the specific reason for the 
cancellation request. VA will use the information collected to 
determine whether service organizations representatives continue to 
meet regulatory eligibility requirements to ensure claimants have 
qualified representatives to assist in the preparation, presentation 
and prosecution of their claims for 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 April 23, 2012, at page 24269.
    Affected Public: Not-for profit institutions.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,003 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,780.

    Dated: June 27, 2012.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Anaylst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-16106 Filed 6-29-12; 8:45 am]
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