Proposed Information Collection (Fiduciary Agreement) Activity: Comment Request, 39345-39346 [2012-16108]

Download as PDF 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 39346 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 127 / Monday, July 2, 2012 / Notices 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: Fiduciary Agreement, VA Form 21–4703. OMB Control Number: 2900–0319. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21–4703 is a legal binding contract between VA and Federally appointed fiduciaries receiving VA funds on behalf beneficiaries who were determined to be incompetent or under legal disability by reason of minority or court action. The form outlines the fiduciary’s responsibility regarding the use of VA funds. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,467 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,600. Dated: June 27, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–16108 Filed 6–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0042] Proposed Information Collection (Statement of Accredited Representative in Appealed Case, VA Form 646) Activity: Comment Request The Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), 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 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Jun 29, 2012 Jkt 226001 comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to summarize a claimant’s disagreement of denied VA benefits before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. 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 to Sue Hamlin, Board of Veterans’ Appeals (01C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email Sue.Hamlin@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0042’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue Hamlin at (202) 632–5100 or FAX (202) 632–5841. 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, BVA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of BVA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of BVA’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: Statement of Accredited Representative in Appealed Case, VA Form 646. OMB Control Number: 2900–0042. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: A recognized organization, attorney, agent, or other authorized person representing VA claimants before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals complete VA Form 646 to provide identifying data describing the basis for their claimant’s disagreement with the denial of VA benefits. VA uses the data collected to identify the issues in dispute and to prepare a decision PO 00000 Frm 00139 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 responsive to the claimant’s disagreement. Affected Public: Not for profit institution. Estimated Annual Burden: 44,551. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 60 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 44,551. Dated: June 27, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–16109 Filed 6–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Department of Veterans Affairs. Notice of Amendment of System of Records Notice ‘‘Personnel and Accounting Integrated Data System’’— VA (27VA047). AGENCY: ACTION: As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend a system of records entitled ‘‘Personnel and Accounting Integrated Data System’’—VA (27VA047). This amendment will update our Routine Uses of Records Maintained in the System. VA has changed the title of this System of Record from ‘‘Personnel and Accounting Pay System’’—VA (27VA047) to ‘‘Personnel and Accounting Integrated Data System’’— VA (27VA047). VA is republishing this system of records in its entirety. DATES: Written comments mailed to the Department must be postmarked no later than August 1, 2012, and written comments hand-delivered or submitted electronically to the Department must be received no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on August 1, 2012. If no public comment is received during the 30-day public comment period, or unless otherwise published in the Federal Register by VA, the amended system of records statement is effective August 1, 2012. ADDRESSES: 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 by fax to (202) 273–9026. Copies of comments received will be SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 127 (Monday, July 2, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39345-39346]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-16108]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0319]


Proposed Information Collection (Fiduciary Agreement) 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 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

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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: Fiduciary Agreement, VA Form 21-4703.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0319.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 21-4703 is a legal binding contract between VA 
and Federally appointed fiduciaries receiving VA funds on behalf 
beneficiaries who were determined to be incompetent or under legal 
disability by reason of minority or court action. The form outlines the 
fiduciary's responsibility regarding the use of VA funds.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,467 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,600.

    Dated: June 27, 2012.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-16108 Filed 6-29-12; 8:45 am]
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