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Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
20.
Dated: December 30, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013–31453 Filed 1–2–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0404]
Proposed Information Collection
(Veteran’s Application for Increased
Compensation Based on
Unemployability); 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 apply for increased disability
compensation based on
unemployability.
SUMMARY:
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
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. 2900–0404’’ 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
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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: Veteran’s Application for
Increased Compensation Based on
Unemployability, VA Form 21–8940.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0404.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21–8940 is used
by veterans to file a claim for increased
disability compensation based on
unemployability. Claimants are required
to provide current medical, educational,
and occupational history in order for
VA to determine whether he or she is
unable to secure or follow a
substantially gainful employment due to
service-connected disabilities.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 18,000
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 45 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
24,000.
Dated: December 30, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013–31455 Filed 1–2–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0394]
Proposed Information Collection
(Certification of School Attendance—
REPS); Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
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ACTION:
Notice.
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 verify beneficiaries receiving
Restored Entitlement Program for
Survivors (REPS) benefits are actually in
enrolled in an approved school.
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
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. 2900–0394’’ 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.
SUMMARY:
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Title: Certification of School
Attendance—REPS, VA Form 21–8926.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0394.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21–8926 is used to
verify beneficiaries receiving REPS
benefits based on schoolchild status are
in fact enrolled full-time in an approved
school and is otherwise eligible for
continued benefits. The program pays
benefits to certain surviving spouses
and children of Veterans who died in
service prior to August 13, 1981 or who
died as a result of a service-connected
disability incurred or aggravated prior to
August 13, 1981. Beneficiaries over age
18 and under age 23 must be enrolled
full–time in an approved post–
secondary school at the beginning of the
school year to continue receiving REPS
benefits.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 300 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,200.
Dated: December 30, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013–31454 Filed 1–2–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
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[OMB Control No. 2900–0114]
Proposed Information Collection
(Statement of Marital Relationship);
Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
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ACTION:
Notice.
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 this notice.
This notice solicits comments on the
information needed to determine the
validity of a common law marriage.
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
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. 2900–0114’’ 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
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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: Statement of Marital
Relationship, VA Form 21–4170.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0114.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21–4170 is
completed by individuals claiming to be
common law widows/widowers of
deceased Veterans and by Veterans and
their claimed common law spouses to
establish marital status. VA uses the
information collected to determine
whether a common law marriage was
valid under the law of the place where
the parties resided at the time of the
marriage or under the law of the place
where the parties resided when the right
to benefits accrued.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 2,708
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 25 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
6,500.
Dated: December 30, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013–31452 Filed 1–2–14; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 2 (Friday, January 3, 2014)]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0394]
Proposed Information Collection (Certification of School
Attendance--REPS); 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 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 verify beneficiaries receiving Restored Entitlement Program
for Survivors (REPS) benefits are actually in enrolled in an approved
school.
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 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. 2900-0394'' 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.
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Title: Certification of School Attendance--REPS, VA Form 21-8926.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0394.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21-8926 is used to verify beneficiaries receiving
REPS benefits based on schoolchild status are in fact enrolled full-
time in an approved school and is otherwise eligible for continued
benefits. The program pays benefits to certain surviving spouses and
children of Veterans who died in service prior to August 13, 1981 or
who died as a result of a service-connected disability incurred or
aggravated prior to August 13, 1981. Beneficiaries over age 18 and
under age 23 must be enrolled full-time in an approved post-secondary
school at the beginning of the school year to continue receiving REPS
benefits.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 300 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200.
Dated: December 30, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-31454 Filed 1-2-14; 8:45 am]
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