Proposed Information Collection (Knee and Lower Leg Disability Benefits Questionnaire) Activity: Comment Request, 38098-38099 [2013-15044]

Download as PDF 38098 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 122 / Tuesday, June 25, 2013 / Notices person sanctioned pursuant to Executive Order 13608 of May 1, 2012 (collectively, the ‘‘Orders’’). (d) U.S. persons engaging in transactions pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) or processing transfers of funds to or from Syria in support of activities authorized by paragraph (b)(5) are required to file quarterly reports no later than 30 days following the end of the calendar quarter with the Office of Foreign Assets Control. The reports should include complete information on all activities and transactions undertaken pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) and paragraph (c) in support of the activities authorized by paragraph (b)(5) that took place during the reporting period, including the parties involved, the value of the transactions, the services provided, and the dates of the transactions. The reports should be addressed to the Office of Foreign Assets Control, Licensing Division, U.S. Treasury Department, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW-Annex, Washington, DC 20220. (e) Nongovernmental organizations are authorized to engage in transactions with the Government of Syria that are necessary for the activities authorized by paragraph (b) of this general license, including, but not limited to, payment of taxes, fees, and import duties to, and purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services from, the Government of Syria. (f) Except as authorized in paragraph (e), this general license does not authorize the exportation or reexportation of services to, charitable donations to or for the benefit of, or any other transactions involving, the Government of Syria or any other person blocked pursuant to the Orders. Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by case basis for these purposes. Note To General License No. 11A: For guidance regarding exports or reexports to Syria, see General License No. 4A, ‘‘Exports or Reexports to Syria of Items Licensed or Otherwise Authorized by the Department of Commerce Authorized; Exports or Reexports of Certain Services Authorized.’’ Dated: June 18, 2013. Adam J. Szubin, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2013–15048 Filed 6–24–13; 8:45 am] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION Notice of Open Public Hearing U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:18 Jun 24, 2013 Jkt 229001 Notice of open public hearing— June 27, 2013, Washington, DC. 108–7), as amended by Pub. L. 109–108 (November 22, 2005). Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. Name: William A. Reinsch, Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, and report to Congress annually on ‘‘the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.’’ Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold a public hearing in Washington, DC on June 27, 2013, ‘‘Macau and Hong Kong.’’ Background: This is the seventh public hearing the Commission will hold during its 2013 report cycle to collect input from academic, industry, and government experts on national security implications of the U.S. bilateral trade and economic relationship with China. The hearing will examine two of China’s special administrative regions, Macau and Hong Kong. The Commission will focus on money laundering and financial fraud related to casino gambling in Macau and issues related to democracy, press freedom, and human rights in Hong Kong. The hearing will be co-chaired by Commissioners William A. Reinsch and Dennis C. Shea. Any interested party may file a written statement by June 27, 2013, by mailing to the contact below. A portion of each panel will include a question and answer period between the Commissioners and the witnesses. Location, Date and Time: Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 608. Thursday, June 27, 2013, 9:00 a.m.–2:45 p.m. Eastern Time. A detailed agenda for the hearing is posted to the Commission’s Web site at www.uscc.gov. Also, please check our Web site for possible changes to the hearing schedule. Reservations are not required to attend the hearing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public seeking further information concerning the hearing should contact Reed Eckhold, 444 North Capitol Street NW., Suite 602, Washington, DC 20001; phone: 202– 624–1496, or via email at reckhold@uscc.gov. Reservations are not required to attend the hearing. Dated: June 20, 2013. Michael Danis, Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. ACTION: SUMMARY: Authority: Congress created the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 106–398), as amended by Division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2013–15115 Filed 6–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1137–00–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–NEW] Proposed Information Collection (Knee and Lower Leg Disability Benefits Questionnaire) Activity: Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to adjudicate the claim for VA disability benefits related to a claimant’s diagnosis of knee and lower leg conditions. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before August 26, 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–NEW (Knee and Lower Leg Conditions Disability Benefits Questionnaire)’’ 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25JNN1.SGM 25JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 122 / Tuesday, June 25, 2013 / Notices 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: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Title: Knee and Lower Leg Conditions Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960M–9. OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW (Knee and Lower Leg Conditions Disability Benefits Questionnaire). Type of Review: New data collection. Abstract: The VA Form 21–0960M–9, Knee and Lower Leg Conditions Disability Benefits Questionnaire, will be used for disability compensation or pension claims which require an examination and/or receiving private medical evidence that may potentially be sufficient for rating purposes. The form will be used to gather necessary information from a claimant’s treating physician regarding the results of medical examinations and related to the claimant’s diagnosis of a knee or lower leg condition. VA will gather medical information related to the claimant that is necessary to adjudicate the claim for VA disability benefits. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 25,000. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000. Dated: June 19, 2013. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2013–15044 Filed 6–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:18 Jun 24, 2013 Jkt 229001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Notice of Funds Availability Inviting Applications for the Rural Veterans Coordination; Amendment 38099 Approved: June 19, 2013. Robert C. McFetridge, Director, Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2013–15050 Filed 6–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice; extension of NOFA application deadline. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS This notice extends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) application deadline for funds available under the Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot (RVCP) program. VA published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) in the Federal Register on June 4, 2013 (78 FR 33472) to announce the availability of funds for applications beginning June 4, 2013 through July 19, 2013, 5pm eastern standard time. The NOFA includes funding priorities for those applicants who will assist veterans and their families who are transitioning from military service to civilian life in rural or underserved communities. To allow applicants more time to complete the application process, VA is extending the application deadline to midnight eastern standard time on September 19, 2013. Notice of Intent To Grant An Exclusive License SUMMARY: Applications must be received in accordance with this NOFA no later than midnight eastern standard time on September 19, 2013. Applications must be uploaded as a complete package into https:// www.Grants.gov. Applications may not be sent by fax. In the interest of fairness to all competing applicants, this deadline of no later than midnight September 19, 2013, is firm as to date and hour, and VA will not consider any application that is received after the deadline. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Malebranche, Veterans Health Administration, Office of Interagency Health Affairs (10P5), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, telephone (202) 461–4001. (This is not a toll-free number.) For a copy of the Application Package: Download directly from https://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/ coordination-pilot/index.asp. Questions should be referred to the RVCP Program Office at (202) 461–4001. (This is not a toll-free number.) For detailed program information and requirements, see the final rule published in the Federal Register on February 25, 2013 (78 FR 12617), which is codified at 38 CFR part 64. PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of Research and Development, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice of intent. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), intends to grant to Somahlution, Inc., a Delaware corporation, doing business at 3401 Fiechtner Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58103, USA, an exclusive license to practice the following patent: U.S. Patent No. 6,569,615, ‘‘Composition and Methods for Tissue Preservation,’’ issued May 27, 2003. Copies of the published patent may be obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at www.uspto.gov. DATES: Comments must be received within 15 days from the date of this published Notice. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted through www.regulations.gov; by mail or hand-delivery 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 available for public inspection in the Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Room 1063B, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Call (202) 461–4902 for an appointment. (This is not a toll-free number.) In addition, during the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director of Technology Transfer Program, Office of Research and Development (10P9TT), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 443– 5640. (This is not a toll-free number.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: It is in the public interest to so license these inventions to Somahlution, Inc. in order to facilitate the development and commercialization of new and useful SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25JNN1.SGM 25JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 25, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38098-38099]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-15044]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]


Proposed Information Collection (Knee and Lower Leg Disability 
Benefits Questionnaire) 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 new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information 
needed to adjudicate the claim for VA disability benefits related to a 
claimant's diagnosis of knee and lower leg conditions.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 26, 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-NEW (Knee and Lower Leg Conditions Disability Benefits 
Questionnaire)'' 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

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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:
    Title: Knee and Lower Leg Conditions Disability Benefits 
Questionnaire, VA Form 21-0960M-9.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW (Knee and Lower Leg Conditions 
Disability Benefits Questionnaire).
    Type of Review: New data collection.
    Abstract: The VA Form 21-0960M-9, Knee and Lower Leg Conditions 
Disability Benefits Questionnaire, will be used for disability 
compensation or pension claims which require an examination and/or 
receiving private medical evidence that may potentially be sufficient 
for rating purposes. The form will be used to gather necessary 
information from a claimant's treating physician regarding the results 
of medical examinations and related to the claimant's diagnosis of a 
knee or lower leg condition. VA will gather medical information related 
to the claimant that is necessary to adjudicate the claim for VA 
disability benefits.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 25,000.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000.

    Dated: June 19, 2013.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-15044 Filed 6-24-13; 8:45 am]
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