Proposed Information Collection (VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Event Surveys Data Collection) Activity: Comment Request, 77204-77205 [2013-30306]

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DAYENI, Mahmoud Mohammadi; Subject to Secondary Sanctions IFCA; Passport J16661804 (Iran) (individual) [NPWMD] [IFSR] (Linked To: NEKA NOVIN). 7. KAHVARIN, Iradj Mohammadi; Subject to Secondary Sanctions IFCA; Passport X15232608 (Iran) (individual) [NPWMD] [IFSR] (Linked To: NEKA NOVIN). In addition, on December 12, 2013, the Director of OFAC amended the designation record for NEKA NOVIN to include four new aliases. The updated entry on the SDN List is as follows: Entity NEKA NOVIN (a.k.a. KIA NIROU, BLOCK NIROU SUN CO, BNSA CO., NEKU NIROU TAVAN CO.), Unit 7, No. 12, 13th Street, Mir-Emad St., Motahary Avenue, Tehran 15875–6653, Iran; No. 2, 3rd Floor, Simorgh St., Dr. Shariati Avenue, Tehran, Iran [NPWMD]. Dated: December 12, 2013. Barbara C. Hammerle, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2013–30299 Filed 12–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–NEW] Proposed Information Collection (VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Event Surveys Data Collection) Activity: Comment Request Office of Public & Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Office of Public Affairs (OPA), 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 new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to evaluate the National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Event Surveys Data Collection is designed to allow program improvement and measure the tangible, quantifiable benefits of the events, using event applications. Information collected is used for the planning, distribution and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 utilization of resources and to allocate clinical and administrative support to patient treatment services. Data will allow the program office to ensure that the target audience is being reached, effective therapeutic treatments are being offered, and tangible, quantitative results are being measured and tracked for continual improvement. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before February 18, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to Crystal Rennie, Office of Information & Technology (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420; or email: crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–NEW (VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Event Surveys)’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie at (202) 632–7492. 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, 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. Titles: VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Event Surveys. OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW (VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Event Surveys). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers National Rehabilitation Special Events for Veterans who are receiving care at VA medical facilities. Each event promotes E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 245 / Friday, December 20, 2013 / Notices the healing of body and spirit by motivating Veterans to reach their full potential, improve their independence, and achieve a healthier lifestyle and higher quality of life. Surveys are designed to allow program improvement and measure the tangible, quantifiable benefits of the events using event applications. Information collection is used for the planning, distribution and utilization of resources and to allocate clinical and administrative support to patient treatment services. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 2782 burden hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2.552 minutes. (a) National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, VA Form 10107 (2.5 min.) (b) National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, VA Form 10108 (2.25 min.) (c) National Veterans Golden Age Games, VA Form 10109 (2.5 min.) (d) National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, VA Form 10110 (2.25 min.) (e) National Veterans TEE Tournament, VA Form 10111 (2.75 min.) (f) National Veterans Wheelchair Games, VA Form 10112 (2.75 min.) Frequency of Response: 28.75 (annual). Estimated Number of Respondents: 2275. Dated: December 17, 2013. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2013–30306 Filed 12–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS emcdonald on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses will meet on January 7–8, 2014. The meeting will be held in room 230, 810 Vermont Avenue, Washington, DC, at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The meeting will start at 8:00 a.m. each day and will adjourn at 5:30 p.m. on January 7 and at 12:30 p.m. on January 8. All sessions will be open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and make recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on proposed research VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:44 Dec 19, 2013 Jkt 232001 studies, research plans, and research strategies relating to the health consequences of military service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Gulf War. The Committee will review VA program activities related to Gulf War Veterans’ illnesses and updates on relevant scientific research published since the last Committee meeting. The research presentations on January 7 will involve gender differences related to Gulf War Veterans’ illnesses and treatments guided by systems biology. There will also be Committee training and updates on the Department of Defense and VA Gulf War research initiatives. A Committee report and other Committee business will be discussed on both days. The meeting will include time reserved for public comments on both days. A sign-up sheet for 5-minute comments will be available at the meeting. Individuals who speak are invited to submit a 1–2 page summary of their comments at the time of the meeting for inclusion in the official meeting record. Members of the public may also submit written statements for the Committee’s review to Dr. Roberta White at rwhite@bu.edu. Because the meeting is being held in a government building, a photo I.D. must be presented at the Guard’s Desk as part of the clearance process. Therefore, any person intending to attend should allow an additional 15 minutes before the meeting begins. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Dr. Roberta White, Scientific Director, at (617) 638– 4620 or Dr. Victor Kalasinsky, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 443–5682. Dated: December 17, 2013. Jeffrey M. Martin, Office Manager, Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2013–30342 Filed 12–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Privacy Act of 1974; Amendment of System of Records Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Privacy Act of 1974, at 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) 552a(e)(4), requires that all agencies publish in the Federal Register a notice of the existence and character of their records. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice that it is amending the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77205 system of records entitled ‘‘Accreditation Records–VA’’ (01VA022) as set forth in the Federal Register, 40 FR 38095, August 26, 1975; and amended in 47 FR 1460, January 13, 1982, 54 FR 30969, July 25, 1989, 59 FR 47377, September 15, 1994, 67 FR 54529, August 22, 2002, and 74 FR 23247, May 18, 2009. VA is amending the system notice by adding new routine uses 15, 16, and 17. DATES: Comments on the proposed amendments to this system of records must be received no later than January 21, 2014. If no public comments are received by this date, the amendments will become effective on January 21, 2014. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted through https:// www.Regulations.gov; by mail or handdelivery to the Director, Regulation Policy and Management (02REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. 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 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Please call (202) 461–4902 for an appointment. In addition, during the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken Lee (022D), Deputy Assistant General Counsel, Professional Staff Group II, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–7699. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By statute, VA is required to ensure that, in presenting their claims, VA claimants have access to competent representation by individuals of good character and reputation. 38 U.S.C. 5904(a). Therefore, individuals wishing to represent claimants before VA must be authorized to do so. 38 CFR 14.626. This authorization is known as accreditation. The System of Records ‘‘Accreditation Records–VA’’ (01VA022) contains VA’s accreditation records. I. Applicants for VA Accreditation VA accredits claims agents, attorneys, and representatives of recognized veterans service organizations to ensure that claimants for VA benefits have responsible, qualified representation before the Department. 38 CFR 14.626. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 245 (Friday, December 20, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77204-77205]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-30306]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]


Proposed Information Collection (VA National Veterans Sports 
Programs and Special Event Surveys Data Collection) Activity: Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Office of Public & Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of 
Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Public Affairs (OPA), 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 new collection, and allow 60 
days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits 
comments on the information needed to evaluate the National Veterans 
Sports Programs and Special Event Surveys Data Collection is designed 
to allow program improvement and measure the tangible, quantifiable 
benefits of the events, using event applications. Information collected 
is used for the planning, distribution and utilization of resources and 
to allocate clinical and administrative support to patient treatment 
services. Data will allow the program office to ensure that the target 
audience is being reached, effective therapeutic treatments are being 
offered, and tangible, quantitative results are being measured and 
tracked for continual improvement.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before February 18, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; 
or to Crystal Rennie, Office of Information & Technology (005R1B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420; or email: crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-NEW (VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Event 
Surveys)'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments 
may be viewed online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie at (202) 632-7492.

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, 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.
    Titles: VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Event 
Surveys.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW (VA National Veterans Sports Programs 
and Special Event Surveys).
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers 
National Rehabilitation Special Events for Veterans who are receiving 
care at VA medical facilities. Each event promotes

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the healing of body and spirit by motivating Veterans to reach their 
full potential, improve their independence, and achieve a healthier 
lifestyle and higher quality of life. Surveys are designed to allow 
program improvement and measure the tangible, quantifiable benefits of 
the events using event applications. Information collection is used for 
the planning, distribution and utilization of resources and to allocate 
clinical and administrative support to patient treatment services.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2782 burden hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2.552 minutes.
    (a) National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, VA Form 10107 
(2.5 min.)
    (b) National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, VA Form 10108 (2.25 
min.)
    (c) National Veterans Golden Age Games, VA Form 10109 (2.5 min.)
    (d) National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, VA Form 10110 (2.25 
min.)
    (e) National Veterans TEE Tournament, VA Form 10111 (2.75 min.)
    (f) National Veterans Wheelchair Games, VA Form 10112 (2.75 min.)
    Frequency of Response: 28.75 (annual).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2275.

    Dated: December 17, 2013.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-30306 Filed 12-19-13; 8:45 am]
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