Agency Information Collection (Principles of Excellence Complaint System Intake); Comment Request, 53196-53197 [2013-20957]

Download as PDF 53196 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 28, 2013 / Notices Comments must be submitted on or before September 27, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0249’’ in any correspondence. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 and includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 27, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0046’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632– 7492 or email crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0046.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Statement of Heirs for Payment of Credits Due Estate of Deceased Veteran, VA Form Letter 29–596. OMB Control Number: 2900–0046. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 29–596 is used by an administrator, executor, or next of kin to support a claim for money in the form of unearned or unapplied insurance premiums due to a deceased Veteran’s estate. 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 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DATES: [FR Doc. 2013–21000 Filed 8–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:21 Aug 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 Agency Information Collection (Statement of Heirs for Payment of Credits Due Estate of Deceased Veteran) Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632– 7492 or email crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0249’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Loan Service Report, VA Form 26–6808. OMB Control Number: 2900–0249. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA personnel complete VA Form 26–6806 during personal contact with delinquent obligors. VA will use the information collected to determine whether a loan default is insoluble or whether the obligor has reasonable prospects for curing the default and maintaining the mortgage obligation in the future. The information will also be used to intercede with the holder of the loan to accept a specially arrange repayment plan or other forbearance aimed at assisting the obligor in retaining his or her home. 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 May 20, 2013, at page 29437–29438. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 2,083 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 25 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000. Dated: August 23, 2013. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. [OMB Control No. 2900–0046] PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of information was published on May 20, 2013, at page 29434. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 78 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 312. Dated: August 22, 2013. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2013–20902 Filed 8–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–NEW] Agency Information Collection (Principles of Excellence Complaint System Intake); 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 extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. VA published an emergency notice the Principles of Excellence Complaint System Intake on April 30, 2013, that has been withdrawn. Due to a change in the direction of the collection VA, is asking for public comments on the revised collection. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 28, 2013 / Notices techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and the related form for this information collection, contact the FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT listed in this notice. DATES: Written comments and recommendation on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before October 15, 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 (20M33), 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 (Principles of Excellence Complaint System Intake)’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through 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 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 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: Principles of Excellence Complaint System Intake. OMB Control Number: 2900—NEW (Principles of Excellence Complaint System Intake). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: The purpose of the complaint system is to provide a standardized method to submit a complaint against an educational institution alleging fraudulent and VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:21 Aug 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 unduly aggressive recruiting techniques, misrepresentation, payment of incentive compensation, failure to meet state authorization requirements, or failure to adhere to the Principles of Excellence as outlined in the Executive Order 13607, Establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Other Family Members. The VA’s Principles of Excellence Complaint System (PoECS) will leverage DoD’s complaint system to intake and manage complaints utilizing their systems architecture with each agency only having access to their data. The complainants will access the complaint system through the GI Bill Web site and eBenefits portal. Veterans, family members, or other members of the public will be able to open links at either VA Web site location and enter the requested information. Complainants will be offered the opportunity to review the information in their complaint prior to clicking on the submit button. Once a complaint is submitted, the complainant will receive an email verifying that the complaint was received. At this point, the complaint will be stored in the complaint system and be available to select VA employees for review. VA will review the complaint and on behalf of the complainant will share the complaint with the institution which is subject of the complaint. VA will request the institution to formally respond to the complaint within 90 days. If an institution fails to respond within 90 days, VA will contact the institution and request a status update. Once VA receives a response from the institution, VA will forward the response to the complainant. At this point, VA will close the case. Valid complaints received will be transmitted to the central repository at FTC Consumer Sentinel. The information in the central repository is the same information provided by the complainant. Authorized law enforcement officials who have been granted access to the FTC Consumer Sentinel database will have access to view all complaints. The information gathered through the system can only be obtained from the individual respondent. Valid complaints will be accepted from third parties. We are conducting a 45-day public comment review period pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.13. 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. Affected Public: Individuals or households. PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53197 Estimated Annual Burden: 300 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200. Dated: August 23, 2013. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2013–20957 Filed 8–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0365] Agency Information Collection (Request for Disinterment) Activities Under OMB Review National Cemetery 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 National Cemetery Administration, 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 September 27, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0365’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632– 7492 or email crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0365.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Request for Disinterment, VA Form 40–4970. OMB Control Number: 2900–0365. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 28, 2013)]
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[Pages 53196-53197]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-20957]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]


Agency Information Collection (Principles of Excellence Complaint 
System Intake); 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. VA published an 
emergency notice the Principles of Excellence Complaint System Intake 
on April 30, 2013, that has been withdrawn. Due to a change in the 
direction of the collection VA, is asking for public comments on the 
revised collection. The PRA submission describes the nature of the 
information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes 
the actual data collection instrument. Interested persons are invited 
to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of 
this collection of information, including any of the following 
subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information 
collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) 
the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the 
use of automated collection

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techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the 
information collection burden.
    To obtain copies of the supporting statement and the related form 
for this information collection, contact the Further Information 
Contact listed in this notice.

DATES: Written comments and recommendation on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 15, 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 (20M33), 
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 (Principles of Excellence Complaint System Intake)'' in 
any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through 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 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 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: Principles of Excellence Complaint System Intake.
    OMB Control Number: 2900--NEW (Principles of Excellence Complaint 
System Intake).
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The purpose of the complaint system is to provide a 
standardized method to submit a complaint against an educational 
institution alleging fraudulent and unduly aggressive recruiting 
techniques, misrepresentation, payment of incentive compensation, 
failure to meet state authorization requirements, or failure to adhere 
to the Principles of Excellence as outlined in the Executive Order 
13607, Establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational 
Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Other 
Family Members.
    The VA's Principles of Excellence Complaint System (PoECS) will 
leverage DoD's complaint system to intake and manage complaints 
utilizing their systems architecture with each agency only having 
access to their data. The complainants will access the complaint system 
through the GI Bill Web site and eBenefits portal. Veterans, family 
members, or other members of the public will be able to open links at 
either VA Web site location and enter the requested information. 
Complainants will be offered the opportunity to review the information 
in their complaint prior to clicking on the submit button. Once a 
complaint is submitted, the complainant will receive an email verifying 
that the complaint was received. At this point, the complaint will be 
stored in the complaint system and be available to select VA employees 
for review. VA will review the complaint and on behalf of the 
complainant will share the complaint with the institution which is 
subject of the complaint. VA will request the institution to formally 
respond to the complaint within 90 days. If an institution fails to 
respond within 90 days, VA will contact the institution and request a 
status update. Once VA receives a response from the institution, VA 
will forward the response to the complainant. At this point, VA will 
close the case. Valid complaints received will be transmitted to the 
central repository at FTC Consumer Sentinel. The information in the 
central repository is the same information provided by the complainant. 
Authorized law enforcement officials who have been granted access to 
the FTC Consumer Sentinel database will have access to view all 
complaints. The information gathered through the system can only be 
obtained from the individual respondent. Valid complaints will be 
accepted from third parties.
    We are conducting a 45-day public comment review period pursuant to 
5 CFR 1320.13. 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.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 300 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200.

    Dated: August 23, 2013.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-20957 Filed 8-27-13; 8:45 am]
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