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Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 58 / Tuesday, March 26, 2013 / Notices
Dated: March 21, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Robert C. McFetridge,
Director, Office of Regulations Policy and
Management, Office of General Counsel,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013–06866 Filed 3–25–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0012]
Proposed Information Collection
(Application for Cash Surrender or
Policy Loan) Activity: Comment
Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:
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 determine a claimant’s
eligibility for a loan or cash surrender
value on his or her Government Life
Insurance policy.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before May 28, 2013.
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 (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0012 in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS at www.Regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
Fax (202) 632–8925.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–21), Federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
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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. Application for Cash Surrender,
Government Life Insurance, VA Form
29–1546.
b. Application for Policy Loan,
Government Life Insurance, 29–1546–1.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0012.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Claimants complete VA
Forms 29–1546 and 29–1546–1 to
request a cash surrender or policy loan
on his or her Government Life
Insurance.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 4,939
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
29,636.
Dated: March 21, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Robert C. McFetridge,
Director, Office of Regulations Policy and
Management, Office of General Counsel,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013–06871 Filed 3–25–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0619]
Proposed Information Collection (IRIS)
Activity; Comment Request
Office of Information and
Technology, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Office of Information and
Technology (OIT), Department of
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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 on rapid
response to electronic inquiries
submitted to VA through the Inquiry
Routing and Information System (IRIS).
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before May 28, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
at www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy
Tucker, Department of Veterans Affairs,
Office of Information and Technology
(005Q3), 550 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake
City, Utah 84113; or email:
nancy.tucker@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0619’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy Tucker (801) 580–7884 or Fax
(801) 588–5004.
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, OIT invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of OI&T’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of OI&T’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: Inquiry Routing and Information
System (IRIS), VA Form 0873.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0619.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
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Abstract: The World Wide Web is a
powerful media for the delivery of
information and services to veterans,
dependents, and active duty personnel
worldwide. IRIS allows a customer to
submit questions, complaints,
compliments, and suggestions directly
to the appropriate office at any time and
receive an answer more quickly than
through standard mail. IRIS does not
provide applications to veterans or serve
as a conduit for patient data.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 108,000
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Monthly.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
648,000.
Dated: March 21, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Robert C. McFetridge,
Director, Office of Regulations Policy and
Management, Office of General Counsel,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013–06873 Filed 3–25–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0020]
Proposed Information Collection
(Designation of Beneficiary) Activity:
Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an
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19:07 Mar 25, 2013
Jkt 229001
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 on information
needed to determine a claimant’s
eligibility to receive the proceeds of a
veteran’s Government Life Insurance.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before May 28, 2013.
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 (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0020 in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS at www.Regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
Fax (202) 632–8925.
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
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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.
Title: Designation of Beneficiary,
Government Life Insurance, VA Form
29–336.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0020.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 29–336 is
completed by the insured to designate a
beneficiary and select an optional
settlement to be used when the
Government Life Insurance matures by
death.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 13,917
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
83,500.
Dated: March 21, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Robert C. McFetridge,
Director, Office of Regulations Policy and
Management, Office of General Counsel,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013–06870 Filed 3–25–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0619]
Proposed Information Collection (IRIS) Activity; Comment Request
AGENCY: Office of Information and Technology, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Office of Information and Technology (OIT), 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 on
rapid response to electronic inquiries submitted to VA through the
Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS).
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before May 28, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through the Federal Docket Management System at www.Regulations.gov; or
to Nancy Tucker, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information
and Technology (005Q3), 550 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84113;
or email: nancy.tucker@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0619'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may
be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Tucker (801) 580-7884 or Fax
(801) 588-5004.
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, OIT
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of OI&T's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of OI&T'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: Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS), VA Form 0873.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0619.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
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Abstract: The World Wide Web is a powerful media for the delivery
of information and services to veterans, dependents, and active duty
personnel worldwide. IRIS allows a customer to submit questions,
complaints, compliments, and suggestions directly to the appropriate
office at any time and receive an answer more quickly than through
standard mail. IRIS does not provide applications to veterans or serve
as a conduit for patient data.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 108,000 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Monthly.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 648,000.
Dated: March 21, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Robert C. McFetridge,
Director, Office of Regulations Policy and Management, Office of
General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-06873 Filed 3-25-13; 8:45 am]
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