Proposed Information Collection (Veteran's Application for Compensation and/or Pension) Activity: Comment Request, 424-425 [2013-31451]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 424 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 2 / Friday, January 3, 2014 / Notices pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be issued by April 4, 2014. Any offer of financial assistance (OFA) under 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2) will be due no later than 10 days after service of a decision granting the petition for exemption. Each OFA must be accompanied by a $1,600 filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). All interested persons should be aware that, following abandonment of rail service and salvage of the line, the line may be suitable for other public use, including interim trail use. Any request for a public use condition under 49 CFR 1152.28 or for trail use/rail banking under 49 CFR 1152.29 will be due no later than January 23, 2014. Each trail use request must be accompanied by a $250 filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(27). 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[FR Doc. 2013–31466 Filed 1–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Fiscal Service Prompt Payment Interest Rate; Contract Disputes Act Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: For the period beginning January 1, 2014, and ending on June 30, 2014, the prompt payment interest rate is 21⁄8 per centum per annum. ADDRESSES: Comments or inquiries may be mailed to: Sam Doak, Reporting Team Lead Accountant, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Federal Borrowings Branch, Room 119, Parkersburg Warehouse & Operations Center Dock 1, 257 Bosley Industrial Park Drive, Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101. Comments or inquiries may also be emailed to borrowings@bpd.treas.gov. A copy of this notice is available at https://www.treasurydirect.gov. DATES: Effective January 1, 2014, to June 30, 2014. 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The Secretary of the Treasury has the authority to specify the rate by which the interest shall be computed for interest payments under section 12 of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 and under the Prompt Payment Act. Under the Prompt Payment Act, if an interest SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 penalty is owed to a business concern, the penalty shall be paid regardless of whether the business concern requested payment of such penalty. 31 U.S.C. 3902(c)(1). Agencies must pay the interest penalty calculated with the interest rate, which is in effect at the time the agency accrues the obligation to pay a late payment interest penalty. 31 U.S.C. 3902(a). ‘‘The interest penalty shall be paid for the period beginning on the day after the required payment date and ending on the date on which payment is made.’’ 31 U.S.C. 3902(b). Therefore, notice is given that the Secretary of the Treasury has determined that the rate of interest applicable for the period beginning January 1, 2014, and ending on June 30, 2014, is 21⁄8 per centum per annum. Mark Reger, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Accounting Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–31205 Filed 1–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–39–M DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0001] Proposed Information Collection (Veteran’s Application for Compensation and/or Pension) Activity: Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 revision 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 determine a veteran’s eligibility, dependency, and income, as applicable, for compensation and/or pension benefit sought. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before March 4, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03JAN1.SGM 03JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 2 / Friday, January 3, 2014 / Notices 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. 2900–0001’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov. 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. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Titles a. Veteran’s Application for Compensation and/or Pension, VA Form 21–526. b. Veteran’s Supplemental Claim Application, VA Form 21–526b. c. Authorization and Consent Release Information to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Form 21–4142. OMB Control Number: 2900–0001. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstracts a. Veterans complete VA Form 21–526 to initially apply for compensation and/ or pension benefits. b. Veterans who previously filed a claim using VA Form 21–526, and who wish to request an increase in a service connected condition, reopen their claim for a previously denied claim, and/or file a claim for a new service-connected condition must complete VA Form 21– 526b. VA Form 21–526b will be used for supplemental disability or ancillary benefit claims. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:36 Jan 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 c. Veterans who need VA’s assistance in obtaining non-VA medical records must complete VA Form 21–4142. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden a. VA Form 21–526—391,708. b. VA Form 21–526b—50,000. c. VA Form 21–4142—274. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent a. VA Form 21–526—1 hour. b. VA Form 21–526b—15 minutes. b. VA Form 21–4142—5 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents a. VA Form 21–526—391,708. b. VA Form 21–526b—200,000. c. VA Form 21–4142—3,292. Dated: December 30, 2013. By direction of the Secretary: Crystal Rennie, VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2013–31451 Filed 1–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0215] Proposed Information Collection (Request for Information To Make Direct Payment to Child Reaching Majority); Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 revision 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 determine a schoolchild’s eligibility to VA death benefits. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before March 4, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 425 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 to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0215’’ 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 (Public Law 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. Title: Request for Information to Make Direct Payment to Child Reaching Majority, VA Form Letter 21–863. OMB Control Number: 2900–0215. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form Letter 21–863 is used to determine a schoolchild’s continued eligibility to death benefits and eligibility to receive direct payment at the age of majority. Death pension or dependency and indemnity compensation is paid to an eligible Veteran’s child when there is not an eligible surviving spouse and the child is between the ages of 18 and 23 is attending school. Until the child reaches the age of majority, payment is made to a custodian or fiduciary on behalf of the child. An unmarried schoolchild, who is not incompetent, is entitled to begin receiving direct payment on the age of majority. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 3 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes. E:\FR\FM\03JAN1.SGM 03JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 2 (Friday, January 3, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 424-425]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-31451]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0001]


Proposed Information Collection (Veteran's Application for 
Compensation and/or Pension) Activity: Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 revision 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 determine a veteran's eligibility, dependency, and income, as 
applicable, for compensation and/or pension benefit sought.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before March 4, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J.

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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-
0001'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may 
be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov.

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.

Titles

    a. Veteran's Application for Compensation and/or Pension, VA Form 
21-526.
    b. Veteran's Supplemental Claim Application, VA Form 21-526b.
    c. Authorization and Consent Release Information to the Department 
of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Form 21-4142.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0001.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Abstracts

    a. Veterans complete VA Form 21-526 to initially apply for 
compensation and/or pension benefits.
    b. Veterans who previously filed a claim using VA Form 21-526, and 
who wish to request an increase in a service connected condition, 
reopen their claim for a previously denied claim, and/or file a claim 
for a new service-connected condition must complete VA Form 21-526b. VA 
Form 21-526b will be used for supplemental disability or ancillary 
benefit claims.
    c. Veterans who need VA's assistance in obtaining non-VA medical 
records must complete VA Form 21-4142.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Estimated Annual Burden

    a. VA Form 21-526--391,708.
    b. VA Form 21-526b--50,000.
    c. VA Form 21-4142--274.

Estimated Average Burden per Respondent

    a. VA Form 21-526--1 hour.
    b. VA Form 21-526b--15 minutes.
    b. VA Form 21-4142--5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents

    a. VA Form 21-526--391,708.
    b. VA Form 21-526b--200,000.
    c. VA Form 21-4142--3,292.

    Dated: December 30, 2013.

    By direction of the Secretary:
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-31451 Filed 1-2-14; 8:45 am]
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