Proposed Information Collection (Application for Exclusion of Children's Income) Activity: Comment Request, 38362-38363 [2014-15780]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 38362 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 129 / Monday, July 7, 2014 / Notices Name: Dennis C. Shea, Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, evaluate and report to Congress annually on the U.S.-China economic and security relationship. The mandate specifically charges the Commission to prepare a report to Congress ‘‘regarding the national security implications and impact of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China [that] shall include a full analysis, along with conclusions and recommendations for legislative and administrative actions . . .’’ Purpose of Meetings: Pursuant to this mandate, members of the Commission will meet in Washington, DC on July 14–15, August 18–19, September 22–23, and October 06–07, 2014 to review and edit drafts of the 2014 Annual Report to Congress. The Commission is subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) with the enactment of the Science, State, Justice, Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 that was signed into law on November 22, 2005 (Pub. L. 109–108). In accordance with FACA, the Commission’s meeting to make decisions concerning the substance and recommendations of its 2014 Annual Report to Congress are open to the public. Topics To Be Discussed: The Commissioners will be considering draft report sections addressing the following topics: • U.S.-China Economic and Trade Relations, including: U.S.-China Trade and Economic Developments in 2014; U.S.-China Bilateral Trade and Economic Challenges; China’s Health Care and Pharmaceutical Industries; and U.S.-China Clean Energy Cooperation. • Military and Security Issues Involving China, including: China Security Developments in 2014; China’s Military Modernization, and China’s Internal Security. • China and the world, including: The Evolving Security Architecture in Asia; China and the Korean Peninsula; Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Dates, Times, And Room Locations (Eastern Daylight Time): • Monday and Tuesday, July 14–15, 2014 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)—Room 231 and 333 • Monday and Tuesday, August 18–19, 2014 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)—Room 231 • Monday and Tuesday, September 22– 23, 2014 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)— Room 231 VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:59 Jul 03, 2014 Jkt 232001 • Monday and Tuesday, October 06–07, 2014 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)—Room 231 ADDRESSES: All report review-editing sessions will be held in The Hall of the States (North Bldg., 2nd or 3rd Floor), located at 444 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20001. Public seating is limited and will be available on a ‘‘first-come, first-served’’ basis. Advanced reservations are not required. All participants must register at the front desk of the lobby. Required Accessibility Statement: The entirety of these Commission editorial and drafting meetings will be open to the public. The Commission may recess the public editorial/drafting sessions to address administrative issues in closed session. The open meetings will also be adjourned around noon for a lunch break. At the beginning of the lunch break, the Chairman will announce what time the Annual Report review and editing session will reconvene. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reed Eckhold, Congressional Liaison and Director of Communications, U.S.China Economic and Security Review Commission, 444 North Capitol Street NW., Suite 602, Washington, DC 20001; Phone: (202) 624–1496; Email: reckhold@uscc.gov. Authority: Congress created the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 106–398), as amended by Division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108–7), as amended by Public Law 109–108 (November 22, 2005). Dated: June 30, 2014. Michael Danis, Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–15732 Filed 7–3–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1137–00–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0510] Proposed Information Collection (Application for Exclusion of Children’s Income) 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 whether children’s incomes can be excluded from consideration in determining a parent’s eligibility for non-service-connected pension. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before September 5, 2014. DATES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through the 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: nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0510’’ 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: Application for Exclusion of Children’s Income, VA Form 21–0571. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1 38363 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 129 / Monday, July 7, 2014 / Notices OMB Control Number: 2900–0510. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The data collected on VA Form 21–0571 is used to determine whether children’s income can be excluded from consideration in determining a parent’s eligibility for non-service connected pension. A Veteran’s or surviving spouse’s rate of improved pension is determined by family income. However, children’s income may be excluded if it is unavailable or if including that income would cause a hardship. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 2,025 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 45 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,700. Dated: July 1, 2014. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2014–15780 Filed 7–3–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Health Services Research and Development Service, Scientific Merit Review Board; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the Health Services Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board will conduct in-person and teleconference meetings of its seven Health Services Research (HSR) subcommittees on the dates from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. (unless otherwise listed) and at the VHA National Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia: • HSR 1—Health Care and Clinical Management on August 26–27, 2014; • HSR 2—Behavioral, Social, and Cultural Determinants of Health and Care on August 26–27, 2014; • HSR 4—Mental and Behavioral Health on August 26–27, 2014; • HSR 5—Health Care System Organization and Delivery; Research Methods and Models on August 26–27, 2014; • Nursing Research Initiative (NRI) from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2014; • HSR 3—Healthcare Informatics on Thursday, August 28, 2014; • HSR 6—Post-acute and Long-term Care on Thursday, August 28, 2014; and • HSR 7—Aging and Diminished Capacity in the Context of Aging on Thursday, August 28, 2014. The purpose of the Board is to review health services research and development applications involving the measurement and evaluation of health care services, the testing of new methods of health care delivery and management, and nursing research. Applications are reviewed for scientific and technical merit, mission relevance, and the protection of human and animal subjects. Recommendations regarding funding are submitted to the Chief Research and Development Officer. Each subcommittee meeting of the Board will be open to the public the first day for approximately one half-hour at the start of the meeting on August 26– 27 (HSR 1, 2, 4, and 5), and on August 28 (NRI and HSR 3, 6, and 7), to cover administrative matters and to discuss the general status of the program. Members of the public who wish to attend the open portion of the subcommittee meetings may dial 1– 800–767–1750, participant code 10443. The remaining portion of each subcommittee meeting will be closed for the discussion, examination, reference to, and oral review of the intramural research proposals and critiques. During the closed portion of each subcommittee meeting, discussion and mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Subcommittee 15:59 Jul 03, 2014 Jkt 232001 Dated: July 1, 2014. Jelessa Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–15734 Filed 7–3–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board; Notice of Meetings The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the subcommittees of the Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board will meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the dates indicated below: Date(s) Research Career Scientists ............................................................. Aging & Neurodegenerative Disease ............................................... Psychological Health & Social Reintegration ................................... Regenerative Medicine .................................................................... Brain Injury: TBI & Stroke ................................................................ Sensory Systems/Communication Disorders ................................... VA–ORD Historically Black College and University Research Scientist Training Program. Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic Rehabilitation ...................................... Rehabilitation Engineering & Prosthetics/Orthotics ......................... Spinal Cord Injury ............................................................................ Career Development Award Program .............................................. VerDate Mar<15>2010 recommendations will include qualifications of the personnel conducting the studies (the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy), as well as research information (the premature disclosure of which would likely compromise significantly the implementation of proposed agency action regarding such research projects). As provided by subsection 10(d) of Public Law 92–463, as amended by Public Law 94–409, closing the meeting is in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) and (9)(B). No oral or written comments will be accepted from the public for either portion of the meetings. Those who plan to participate during the open portion of a subcommittee meeting should contact John Midolo, Designated Federal Officer, Scientific Merit Review Board, Department of Veterans Affairs, Health Services Research and Development Service (10P9H), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, or email at John.Midolo@va.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 129 (Monday, July 7, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38362-38363]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-15780]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0510]


Proposed Information Collection (Application for Exclusion of 
Children's Income) 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 on information 
needed to determine whether children's incomes can be excluded from 
consideration in determining a parent's eligibility for non-service-
connected pension.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before September 5, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the 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: nancy.kessinger@va.gov. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0510'' 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: Application for Exclusion of Children's Income, VA Form 21-
0571.

[[Page 38363]]

    OMB Control Number: 2900-0510.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The data collected on VA Form 21-0571 is used to 
determine whether children's income can be excluded from consideration 
in determining a parent's eligibility for non-service connected 
pension. A Veteran's or surviving spouse's rate of improved pension is 
determined by family income. However, children's income may be excluded 
if it is unavailable or if including that income would cause a 
hardship.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,025 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 45 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,700.

    Dated: July 1, 2014.
    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-15780 Filed 7-3-14; 8:45 am]
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