Proposed Information Collection (VA, National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events, Event Registration Applications); Comment Request, 55777-55778 [2013-22077]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 11, 2013 / Notices If the notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the effectiveness of the exemption. Petitions for stay must be filed no later than September 18, 2013 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective). An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 35760, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001. In addition, one copy of each pleading must be served on applicant’s representative, John D. Heffner, Strasburger & Price, LLP, 1700 K Street NW., Suite 640, Washington, DC 20006. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at ‘‘WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.’’ Decided: September 6, 2013. By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of Proceedings. Derrick A. Gardner, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2013–22099 Filed 9–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0759] Proposed Information Collection (VA, National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events, Event Registration Applications); Comment Request Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events (NVSP), 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 revised proposed collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to participant in VA national rehabilitation special events. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:50 Sep 10, 2013 Jkt 229001 received on or before November 12, 2013. Submit written comments on the collection of information through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to Matt Bristol, Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events (002C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email: matt.bristol@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0759’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Bristol at (202) 632–7129 or fax (202) 273–5716. 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 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, NVSP invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of NVSP’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of NVSP’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. National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic Application, VA Form 0924a, c, d and VA Form 2900–0925 (SF). b. Cross Country Ski Instructor Personnel Application, VA Form 0924n. c. Downhill Skill Instructor Personnel Application, VA Form 0924s. d. Volunteer Application, VA Form 0924t. e. National Veterans Wheelchair Games Event Application, VA Form 0925b. f. Voluntary Service Application, VA Form 0925d. g. National Veteran Golden Age Games Application, VA Form 0926a, b d, e, g, h. h. Voluntary Application, VA Form 0926j. i. National Veterans TEE Tournament Event Application, VA Form 0927a, c, e. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55777 j. Voluntary Service Application, VA Form 0927f. k. National Veterans Summer sports Clinic Event Application, VA Form 0928a, c. l. Volunteer Application, VA Form 0928h. m. Surfing Personnel Application, VA Form 0928i. n. Venue Personnel Application, VA Form 0928j. o. National Veteran Creative Arts Festival Event Application, VA0929a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h. OMB Control Number: 2900–0759. Type of Review: Revision of an already approved collection. Abstract: Veterans who are enrolled for VA health care may apply to participate in therapeutic rehabilitation programs such as the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, National Veterans Golden Age Games, National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, National Veterans TEE Tournament, National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic and the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. The data collected will be used to plan, distribute and utilize resources and to allocate clinical and administrative support to patient treatment services. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: a. VA Form 0924a, c, d and VA Form 2900–0925 (SF)—133.3 hours. b. VA Form 0924n—2.8 hours. c. VA Form 0924s—16.67. d. VA Form 0924t—1.25 hours. e. VA Form 0925b—119 hours. f. VA Form 0925d—167 hours. g. VA Form 0926a, b, d, e, g, h—333 hours. h. VA Form 0926j—67 hours. i. VA Form 0927a, c, e—65 hours. j. VA Form 0927f—8 hours. k. VA Form 0928a, c—14 hours. l. VA Form 0928h—2.58 hours. m. VA Form 0928i—.50 hours. n. VA Form 0928j—1.33 hours. o. VA0929a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h—116.6 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: a. VA Form 0924a, c, d, and VA Form 2900–0925 (SF)—20 minutes. b. VA Form 0924n—5 minutes. c. VA Form 0924s—5 minutes. d. VA Form 0924t—5 minutes. e. VA Form 0925b—10 minutes. f. VA Form 0925d—5 minutes. g. VA Form 0926a, b, d, e, g, h—20 minutes. h. VA Form 0926j—5 minutes. i. VA Form 0927a, c, e—13 minutes. j. VA Form 0927f—5 minutes. k. VA Form 0928a, c—7 minutes. l. VA Form 0928h—5 minutes. E:\FR\FM\11SEN1.SGM 11SEN1 55778 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 11, 2013 / Notices m. VA Form 0928i—5 minutes. n. VA Form 0928j—5 minutes. o. VA0929a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h—35 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. VA Form 0924a, c, d, and VA Form 2900–0925 (SF)—400. b. VA Form 0924n—25. c. VA Form 0924s—200. d. VA Form 0924t—15. e. VA Form 0925b—715. f. VA Form 0925d—2,000. g. VA Form 0926a, b, d, e, g, h—1,000. h. VA Form 0926j—800. i. VA Form 0927a, c, e—300. j. VA Form 0927f—100. k. VA Form 0928a, c—120. l. VA Form 0928h—31. m. VA Form 0928i—6. n. VA Form 0928j—16. o. VA0929a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h—200. Dated: September 6, 2013. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2013–22077 Filed 9–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0709] Proposed Information Collection (Regulation on Reduction of Nursing Shortages in State Homes; Application for Assistance for Hiring and Retaining Nurses at State Homes) Activity: Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 State Veterans’ Homes eligibility for funding for programs to recruit and retain nurses at their facility. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:50 Sep 10, 2013 Jkt 229001 collection of information should be received before November 12, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Veterans Health Administration (10B4), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420; or email: cynthia.harvey-pryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0709’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461–5870 or fax (202) 495–5397. 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, VHA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VHA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VHA’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: Regulation on Reduction of Nursing Shortages in State Homes; Application for Assistance for Hiring and Retaining Nurses at State Homes, VA Form 10–0430. OMB Control Number: 2900–0709. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: State Veterans’ Homes complete VA Form 10–0430 to request funding to assist in the hiring and retention of nurses at their facility. VA will use the data collected to determine State homes eligibility and the appropriate amount of funding. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government. Estimated Annual Burden: 30. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2 hours. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 15 per year. Dated: September 6, 2013. PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2013–22079 Filed 9–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that a meeting of the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee will be held on September 26–27, 2013, in Room 530 at the Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC. On September 26, the session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. On September 27, the session will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 12 noon. This meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Under Secretary for Health on all matters pertaining to geriatrics and gerontology. The Committee assesses the capability of VA health care facilities and programs to meet the medical, psychological, and social needs of older Veterans and evaluates VA programs designated as Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Centers. The meeting will feature presentations and discussions on VA’s geriatrics and extended care programs; aging research activities; training, recruitment and retention approaches; Veterans Health Administration (VHA) strategic planning activities in geriatrics and extended care; recent VHA efforts regarding dementia and program advances in palliative care; and performance and oversight of VA Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Centers. No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. Interested parties should provide written comments for review by the Committee to Mrs. Marcia Holt-Delaney, Program Analyst, Geriatrics and Extended Care Services (10P4G), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, or via email at Marcia.Holt-Delaney@va.gov. Because the meeting is being held in a government building, a photo I.D. must be presented at the Guard’s Desk as a part of the clearance process. Therefore, you should allow an additional 15 minutes before the meeting begins. E:\FR\FM\11SEN1.SGM 11SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0759]


Proposed Information Collection (VA, National Veterans Sports 
Programs and Special Events, Event Registration Applications); Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special 
Events (NVSP), 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 revised proposed collection, and allow 60 days for public comment 
in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for 
information needed to participant in VA national rehabilitation special 
events.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before November 12, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov; or to Matt Bristol, Office of National Veterans 
Sports Programs and Special Events (002C), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email: 
matt.bristol@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0759'' in 
any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Bristol at (202) 632-7129 or fax 
(202) 273-5716.

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 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, NVSP 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of NVSP's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of NVSP'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. National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic Application, VA 
Form 0924a, c, d and VA Form 2900-0925 (SF).
    b. Cross Country Ski Instructor Personnel Application, VA Form 
0924n.
    c. Downhill Skill Instructor Personnel Application, VA Form 0924s.
    d. Volunteer Application, VA Form 0924t.
    e. National Veterans Wheelchair Games Event Application, VA Form 
0925b.
    f. Voluntary Service Application, VA Form 0925d.
    g. National Veteran Golden Age Games Application, VA Form 0926a, b 
d, e, g, h.
    h. Voluntary Application, VA Form 0926j.
    i. National Veterans TEE Tournament Event Application, VA Form 
0927a, c, e.
    j. Voluntary Service Application, VA Form 0927f.
    k. National Veterans Summer sports Clinic Event Application, VA 
Form 0928a, c.
    l. Volunteer Application, VA Form 0928h.
    m. Surfing Personnel Application, VA Form 0928i.
    n. Venue Personnel Application, VA Form 0928j.
    o. National Veteran Creative Arts Festival Event Application, 
VA0929a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0759.
    Type of Review: Revision of an already approved collection.
    Abstract: Veterans who are enrolled for VA health care may apply to 
participate in therapeutic rehabilitation programs such as the National 
Veterans Wheelchair Games, National Veterans Golden Age Games, National 
Veterans Creative Arts Festival, National Veterans TEE Tournament, 
National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic and the National 
Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. The data collected will be used to plan, 
distribute and utilize resources and to allocate clinical and 
administrative support to patient treatment services.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. VA Form 0924a, c, d and VA Form 2900-0925 (SF)--133.3 hours.
    b. VA Form 0924n--2.8 hours.
    c. VA Form 0924s--16.67.
    d. VA Form 0924t--1.25 hours.
    e. VA Form 0925b--119 hours.
    f. VA Form 0925d--167 hours.
    g. VA Form 0926a, b, d, e, g, h--333 hours.
    h. VA Form 0926j--67 hours.
    i. VA Form 0927a, c, e--65 hours.
    j. VA Form 0927f--8 hours.
    k. VA Form 0928a, c--14 hours.
    l. VA Form 0928h--2.58 hours.
    m. VA Form 0928i--.50 hours.
    n. VA Form 0928j--1.33 hours.
    o. VA0929a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h--116.6 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:
    a. VA Form 0924a, c, d, and VA Form 2900-0925 (SF)--20 minutes.
    b. VA Form 0924n--5 minutes.
    c. VA Form 0924s--5 minutes.
    d. VA Form 0924t--5 minutes.
    e. VA Form 0925b--10 minutes.
    f. VA Form 0925d--5 minutes.
    g. VA Form 0926a, b, d, e, g, h--20 minutes.
    h. VA Form 0926j--5 minutes.
    i. VA Form 0927a, c, e--13 minutes.
    j. VA Form 0927f--5 minutes.
    k. VA Form 0928a, c--7 minutes.
    l. VA Form 0928h--5 minutes.

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    m. VA Form 0928i--5 minutes.
    n. VA Form 0928j--5 minutes.
    o. VA0929a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h--35 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. VA Form 0924a, c, d, and VA Form 2900-0925 (SF)--400.
    b. VA Form 0924n--25.
    c. VA Form 0924s--200.
    d. VA Form 0924t--15.
    e. VA Form 0925b--715.
    f. VA Form 0925d--2,000.
    g. VA Form 0926a, b, d, e, g, h--1,000.
    h. VA Form 0926j--800.
    i. VA Form 0927a, c, e--300.
    j. VA Form 0927f--100.
    k. VA Form 0928a, c--120.
    l. VA Form 0928h--31.
    m. VA Form 0928i--6.
    n. VA Form 0928j--16.
    o. VA0929a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h--200.

    Dated: September 6, 2013.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-22077 Filed 9-10-13; 8:45 am]
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