Proposed Information Collection (Center for Verification and Evaluation [CVE] Verification Program) Activity: Comment Request, 51397 [2014-20411]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 167 / Thursday, August 28, 2014 / Notices technical assistance and develop course content which is tailored to the needs and capacity levels of recipients. The requested information is necessary to support effective use of Federal resources. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits; not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 9,000. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 18,270,900. Brenda Simms, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–20529 Filed 8–27–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–01–P Brenda Simms, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request [FR Doc. 2014–20512 Filed 8–27–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–70–P August 25, 2014. pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13, on or after the date of publication of this notice. DATES: Comments should be received on or before September 29, 2014 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, or any other aspect of the information collection, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to (1) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or email at OIRA_Submission@ OMB.EOP.gov and (2) Treasury PRA Clearance Officer, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 8141, Washington, DC 20220, or email at PRA@treasury.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submission may be obtained by emailing PRA@treasury.gov, calling (202) 622–1295, or viewing the entire information collection request at www.reginfo.gov. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund OMB Number: 1559–0042. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Capacity Building Initiative. Abstract: Pursuant to the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (the Act), as amended (12 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.), the CDFI Fund provides training and technical assistance to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and similar entities in order to enhance their ability to make loans and investments and provide services for the benefit of designated investment areas and targeted populations. The information collected will be used to identify specific topics for training and VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:14 Aug 27, 2014 Jkt 232001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–NEW] Proposed Information Collection (Center for Verification and Evaluation [CVE] Verification Program) Activity: Comment Request The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: VA OSDBU, 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 new collection of information, including each extension 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 (1) determine the adequacy of the CVE pre-verification process, (2) determine the efficiency of the verification process through its determination stage, (3) identify pitfalls in the verification program through participants who decided not to go through the process again. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before October 27, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Milagros Ortiz, OSDBU, 00SB, or email to: milagros.ortiz@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–NEW (CVE Verification Program)’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 51397 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Milagros Ortiz at (202) 461–4279 or Fax (202) 461–4301. 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, OMB invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of OMB’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of OMB’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: CVE Verification Program. OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW. Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) CVE is required to measure the effectiveness of different stages of the afore-mentioned verification process and how it fulfills Veterans’ needs. The stages to be measured are the preapplication, post-determination, and exit. To collect this processing information, CVE will solicit voluntary opinions of verification applicants. The results will be used to improve different areas of this program. Affected Public: Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) owners and Veteran-owned small business (VOSB) owners that have gone through the verification process (pre-application, post-determination, or exit stages). Estimated Annual Burden: 150 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 3 minutes. Frequency of Response: Every other year (the verification status lasts for 2 years). Estimated Number of Respondents: 250 per month (3,000 per year). Dated: August 22, 2014. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2014–20411 Filed 8–27–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 167 (Thursday, August 28, 2014)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-20411]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]


Proposed Information Collection (Center for Verification and 
Evaluation [CVE] Verification Program) Activity: Comment Request

AGENCY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and 
Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: VA OSDBU, 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 new 
collection of information, including each extension 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 (1) 
determine the adequacy of the CVE pre-verification process, (2) 
determine the efficiency of the verification process through its 
determination stage, (3) identify pitfalls in the verification program 
through participants who decided not to go through the process again.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 27, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Milagros Ortiz, OSDBU, 00SB, or email to: milagros.ortiz@va.gov. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-NEW (CVE Verification Program)'' 
in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be 
viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Milagros Ortiz at (202) 461-4279 or 
Fax (202) 461-4301.

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, OMB 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of OMB's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of OMB'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: CVE Verification Program.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business 
Utilization (OSDBU) CVE is required to measure the effectiveness of 
different stages of the afore-mentioned verification process and how it 
fulfills Veterans' needs. The stages to be measured are the pre-
application, post-determination, and exit. To collect this processing 
information, CVE will solicit voluntary opinions of verification 
applicants. The results will be used to improve different areas of this 
program.
    Affected Public: Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business 
(SDVOSB) owners and Veteran-owned small business (VOSB) owners that 
have gone through the verification process (pre-application, post-
determination, or exit stages).
    Estimated Annual Burden: 150 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 3 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Every other year (the verification status 
lasts for 2 years).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 250 per month (3,000 per year).

    Dated: August 22, 2014.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-20411 Filed 8-27-14; 8:45 am]
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