Agency Information Collection (Statement in Support of Claim for Disability and Related Compensation Benefits Due to Exposure) Activity Under OMB Review, 36383 [2014-14949]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 123 / Thursday, June 26, 2014 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900—NEW] Agency Information Collection (Statement in Support of Claim for Disability and Related Compensation Benefits Due to Exposure) Activity Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 28, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900—NEW (Statement in Support of Claim for Disability and Related Compensation Benefits Due to Exposure)’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632– 7492 or email crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900—NEW (Statement in Support of Claim for Disability and Related Compensation Benefits Due to Exposure).’’ SUMMARY: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Statement in Support of Claim for Disability and Related Compensation Benefits Due to Exposure Due to Exposure (VA Form 21–0964). OMB Control Number: 2900—NEW. Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: VA will use the information collected on VA Form 21–0964 to gather information related to exposure. The form will be used to determine if a veteran has been exposed for the purposes of benefits. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:51 Jun 25, 2014 Jkt 232001 An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on April 16, 2014, at pages 21518–21519. Affected Public: Individuals and Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 20,000 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,667. Dated: June 23, 2014. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2014–14949 Filed 6–25–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FY 2013 VA Grant and Per Diem Special Need Grant Recipients Veterans Health Administration, VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). AGENCY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of one-year renewal funding in fiscal year (FY) 2014 for the 25 currently operational FY 2013 VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Special Need Grant Recipients and their collaborative VA Special Need partners (as applicable) to make re-applications for assistance under the Special Need Grant Component of VA’s Homeless Providers GPD Program. The focus of this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is to encourage applicants to continue to deliver services to the homeless Special Need Veteran population as outlined in their FY 2009 Special Need application. This NOFA contains information concerning the program, application process, and amount of funding available. SUMMARY: An original signed and dated request for re-application letter, on agency letterhead for assistance under the VA’s Homeless Providers GPD Program and associated documents, must be received in the GPD Program DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36383 Office by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 (see application requirements below). Applications may not be sent by facsimile. In the interest of fairness to all competing applicants, this deadline is firm as to date and time, and VA will treat any application that is received after the deadline as ineligible for consideration. Applicants should make early submission of their material to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility as a result of unanticipated delays or other delivery-related problems. ADDRESSES: An original signed, dated, completed, and collated grant reapplication letter and all required associated documents must be submitted to the following address: VA Homeless Providers GPD Program Office, 10770 N. 46th Street, Suite C– 200, Tampa, FL 33617. Applications must be received by the application deadline. Applications must arrive as a complete package. Materials arriving separately will not be included in the application package for consideration and may result in the application being rejected or not funded. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeffery L. Quarles, Director, VA Homeless Providers GPD Program, Department of Veterans Affairs, 10770 N. 46th Street, Suite C–200, Tampa, FL 33617; (toll-free) 1-(877) 332–0334. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Funding Opportunity Description This NOFA announces the availability of FY 2014 funds to renew assistance provided under VA’s Homeless Providers GPD Program for the 25 FY 2013 operational GPD Special Need recipients and their collaborative VA partners (as applicable). Eligible applicants may obtain grant assistance to cover additional operational costs that would not otherwise be incurred but for the fact that the recipient is providing supportive housing beds and services for the following special needs homeless Veteran populations: (1) Women; (2) Frail elderly; (3) Terminally ill; (4) Chronically mentally ill; or (5) Individuals who have care of minor dependents. Definitions of these populations are contained in 38 CFR 61.1 Definitions. Eligible applicants should review these definitions to ensure their proposed populations meet the specific requirements. VA is pleased to issue this NOFA for the Homeless Providers GPD Program as a part of the effort to end homelessness among our Nation’s Veterans. Funding E:\FR\FM\26JNN1.SGM 26JNN1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

 [OMB Control No. 2900--NEW]


Agency Information Collection (Statement in Support of Claim for 
Disability and Related Compensation Benefits Due to Exposure) Activity 
Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits 
Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the 
collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes 
the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and 
burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 28, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 
17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to 
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900--
NEW (Statement in Support of Claim for Disability and Related 
Compensation Benefits Due to Exposure)'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records 
Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632-7492 or email 
crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900--NEW 
(Statement in Support of Claim for Disability and Related Compensation 
Benefits Due to Exposure).''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Statement in Support of Claim for Disability and Related 
Compensation Benefits Due to Exposure Due to Exposure (VA Form 21-
0964).
    OMB Control Number: 2900--NEW.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: VA will use the information collected on VA Form 21-0964 
to gather information related to exposure. The form will be used to 
determine if a veteran has been exposed for the purposes of benefits.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 
60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of 
information was published on April 16, 2014, at pages 21518-21519.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 20,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,667.

    Dated: June 23, 2014.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-14949 Filed 6-25-14; 8:45 am]
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