Proposed Information Collection (Disability Benefits Questionnaires) Activity: Comment Request, 35661-35662 [2013-14019]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 114 / Thursday, June 13, 2013 / Notices SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Roth IRAs. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 12, 2013 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvette B. Lawrence, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations should be directed to Gerald J. Shields at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 927–4374, or through the internet at Gerald.J.Shields@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Roth IRAs. OMB Number: 1545–1616. Regulation Project Numbers: TD 8816. Abstract: This collection of information contains regulations relating to Roth IRAs under section 408A of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). The regulations provide guidance on establishing Roth IRAs, contributions to Roth IRAs, converting amounts to Roth IRAs, recharacterizing IRA contributions, Roth IRA distributions and Roth IRA reporting requirements. The regulations affect individuals establishing Roth IRAs, beneficiaries under Roth IRAs, and trustees, custodians or issuers of Roth IRAs. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of review: Extension of OMB approval. Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,150,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 minute for designating an IRA as a Roth IRA. 30 minutes for recharacterizing an IRA contribution. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 125,000. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:58 Jun 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: May 29, 2013. Allan M. Hopkins, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2013–14021 Filed 6–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0749] Proposed Information Collection (Disability Benefits Questionnaires) Activity: Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35661 notice solicits comments on information needed to adjudicate a claim for disability benefits. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before August 12, 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. 2900–0749’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS. 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 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 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Titles: a. Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960a–1. b. Hairy Cell and Other B-Cell Leukemias Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960b–1. c. Parkinson’s Disease Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21– 0960c–1. OMB Control Number: 2900–0749. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Forms 21–0960a–1, 21– 0960b–1, and 21–0960c–1 are used to expedite claims for the following presumptive diseases based on herbicide exposure: Hairy Cell and E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1 35662 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 114 / Thursday, June 13, 2013 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Other Chronic B-cell Leukemias, Parkinson’s and Ischemic Heart diseases. Veterans have the option of providing the forms to their private physician for completion and submission to VA in lieu of scheduling a VA medical examination. The data collected will be used to adjudicate Veteran’s claim for disability benefits. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: a. Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960a–1–13,750. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:58 Jun 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 b. Hairy Cell and Other B-Cell Leukemias Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960b–1– 500. c. Parkinson’s Disease Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21– 0960c–1–1,250. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960a–1–55,000. PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 b. Hairy Cell and Other B-Cell Leukemias Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960b–1– 2,000. c. Parkinson’s Disease Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21– 0960c–1–5,000. Dated: June 10, 2013. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2013–14019 Filed 6–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 114 (Thursday, June 13, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35661-35662]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14019]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0749]


Proposed Information Collection (Disability Benefits 
Questionnaires) Activity: Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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 information needed to adjudicate a claim for 
disability benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 12, 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. 2900-0749'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through the FDMS.

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 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 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Titles:
    a. Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) Disability Benefits Questionnaire, 
VA Form 21-0960a-1.
    b. Hairy Cell and Other B-Cell Leukemias Disability Benefits 
Questionnaire, VA Form 21-0960b-1.
    c. Parkinson's Disease Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 
21-0960c-1.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0749.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Forms 21-0960a-1, 21-0960b-1, and 21-0960c-1 are used 
to expedite claims for the following presumptive diseases based on 
herbicide exposure: Hairy Cell and

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Other Chronic B-cell Leukemias, Parkinson's and Ischemic Heart 
diseases. Veterans have the option of providing the forms to their 
private physician for completion and submission to VA in lieu of 
scheduling a VA medical examination. The data collected will be used to 
adjudicate Veteran's claim for disability benefits.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) Disability Benefits Questionnaire, 
VA Form 21-0960a-1-13,750.
    b. Hairy Cell and Other B-Cell Leukemias Disability Benefits 
Questionnaire, VA Form 21-0960b-1-500.
    c. Parkinson's Disease Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 
21-0960c-1-1,250.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) Disability Benefits Questionnaire, 
VA Form 21-0960a-1-55,000.
    b. Hairy Cell and Other B-Cell Leukemias Disability Benefits 
Questionnaire, VA Form 21-0960b-1-2,000.
    c. Parkinson's Disease Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 
21-0960c-1-5,000.

    Dated: June 10, 2013.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-14019 Filed 6-12-13; 8:45 am]
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