Proposed Information Collection (REPS Annual Eligibility Report) Activity: Comment Request, 33805 [2014-13737]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 113 / Thursday, June 12, 2014 / Notices period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [OMB Control No. 2900–0405] Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or FAX (202) 632–8925. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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: Certificate as to Assets, VA Form 21–4709. OMB Control Number: 2900–0107. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Fiduciaries are required to complete VA Form 21–4709 to report investment in savings, bonds and other securities that he or she received on behalf of beneficiaries who are incompetent or under legal disability. Estate analysts employed by VA use the data collected to verify the fiduciaries’ accounting of a beneficiary’s estate. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 863 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 12 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,316. Dated: June 9, 2014. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2014–13746 Filed 6–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:18 Jun 11, 2014 Jkt 232001 Proposed Information Collection (REPS Annual Eligibility Report) 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 proposed revision 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 confirm a claimant’s continued entitlement to Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS) benefits. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before August 11, 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 (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0405’’ 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; SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33805 (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: REPS Annual Eligibility Report, (Under the Provisions of Section 156, Public Law 97–377), VA Form 21–8941. OMB Control Number: 2900–0405. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21–8941 is completed annually by claimants who have earned income that is at or near the limit of earned income. The REPS 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. VA uses the information collected to determine a claimant’s continued entitlement to 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: June 9, 2014. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 113 (Thursday, June 12, 2014)]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0405]


Proposed Information Collection (REPS Annual Eligibility Report) 
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 proposed revision 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 confirm a claimant's continued entitlement to 
Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS) benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 11, 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 (20M35), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0405'' 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.
    Title: REPS Annual Eligibility Report, (Under the Provisions of 
Section 156, Public Law 97-377), VA Form 21-8941.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0405.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 21-8941 is completed annually by claimants who 
have earned income that is at or near the limit of earned income. The 
REPS 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. VA uses the information collected to determine a 
claimant's continued entitlement to 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: June 9, 2014.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-13737 Filed 6-11-14; 8:45 am]
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