Proposed Information Collection (Statement of Accredited Representative in Appealed Case, VA Form 646) Activity: Comment Request, 39346 [2012-16109]

Download as PDF 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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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

AGENCY: The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA), Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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 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 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]
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