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Download as PDF 56714 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 178 / Thursday, September 13, 2012 / Notices Estimated Annual Burden: a. 2012 Veterans Burial Benefits Survey—3,572 hours. b. Focus Group—240 hours. c. New and Emerging Burial Practices Study: Structured Interview Guide—75 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: a. 2012 Veterans Burial Benefits Survey—14 minutes. b. Focus Group—90 minutes. c. New and Emerging Burial Practices Study: Structured Interview Guide—90 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. 2012 Veterans Burial Benefits Survey—15,307. b. Focus Group—160. c. New and Emerging Burial Practices Study: Structured Interview Guide—50. Dated: September 7, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–22493 Filed 9–12–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0042] Agency Information Collection (Statement of Accredited Representative in Appealed Case) Activities Under OMB Review Board of Veterans’ Appeals, 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 Board of Veterans’ Appeals, 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; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 15, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov or to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0042’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:13 Sep 12, 2012 Jkt 226001 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. 2900–0042.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. 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 July 2, 2012, at page 39346. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Annual Burden: 44,551. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 60 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 44,551. Dated: September 7, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–22492 Filed 9–12–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0017] Agency Information Collection (Annual-Final Report and Account) Activities 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. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 15, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.regulations.gov or to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0017’’ 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. 2900–0017.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Titles: a. Annual-Final Report and Account, VA Form 21–4706. b. Federal Fiduciary’s Account, VA Form 21–4706b. c. Court Appointed Fiduciary’s Account, VA Form 21–4706c. d. Account Book, VA Form 21–4718. e. Certificate of Balance on Deposit and Authorization to Disclose Financial Records (Pursuant to Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 55 and Title 12, U.S.C., Chapter 35), VA Form 21–4718a. OMB Control Number: 2900–0017. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA maintains supervision of the distribution and use of VA benefits paid to fiduciaries on behalf of VA claimants who are incompetent, a minor, or under legal disability. The forms are used to verify beneficiaries’ deposit remaining at a financial institution against a fiduciary’s accounting. The following forms will be used to ensure claimants’ benefits payments are administered properly. a. VA Forms 21–4706, 4706b and 4706c are used by estate to determine proper usage of benefits paid to fiduciaries. The 21–4706 and 21–4706b are both necessary to conform to requirement of various State courts. b. VA Form 21–4718 is provided to VA fiduciaries to submit accountings to either State courts or the VA. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 178 (Thursday, September 13, 2012)]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0042]


Agency Information Collection (Statement of Accredited 
Representative in Appealed Case) Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Board of Veterans' Appeals, 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 Board of 
Veterans' Appeals, 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; it includes the actual data collection instrument.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 15, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov or to VA's OMB Desk Officer, Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, New Executive Office Building, Room 
10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395-7316. Please refer to ``OMB 
Control No. 2900-0042'' 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. 2900-0042.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    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.
    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 July 2, 2012, at page 39346.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 44,551.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 60 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 44,551.

    Dated: September 7, 2012.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-22492 Filed 9-12-12; 8:45 am]
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