Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans, Notice of Meeting, 52810-52811 [2014-21069]

Download as PDF 52810 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 171 / Thursday, September 4, 2014 / Notices Approved: August 19, 2014. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–21070 Filed 9–3–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0618] Proposed Information Collection (Application by Insured Terminally Ill Person for Accelerated Benefit); 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 this notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to process accelerated death benefit payment. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before November 3, 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 nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0618’’ 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 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:14 Sep 03, 2014 Jkt 232001 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 by Insured Terminally Ill Person for Accelerated Benefit (38 CFR 9.14(e). OMB Control Number: 2900–0618. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: An insured person who is terminally ill may request a portion of the face value of his or her Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) or Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) prior to death. If the insured would like to receive a portion of the SGLI or VGLI he or she must submit a Servicemembers’ and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance Accelerated Benefits Option application. The application must include a medical prognosis by a physician stating the life expectancy of the insured person and a statement by the insured on the amount of accelerated benefit he or she choose to receive. The application is obtainable by writing to the Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance ABO Claim Processing, 290 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039, or calling 1800–419–1473 or downloading the application via the internet at www.insurance.va.gov. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 40 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 12 minutes. Frequency of Response: On Occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. Dated: August 28, 2014. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 38 U.S.C. App. 2 that a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans will be held September 23–25, 2014. On September 23–24, the Committee will meet at the American GI Forum, National Outreach Program, Inc., at 611 N. Flores, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On September 25, the Committee will meet at the American GI Forum, National Outreach Program, Inc., at 611 N. Flores, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The meeting will be open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to provide the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with an on-going assessment of the effectiveness of the policies, organizational structures, and services of VA in assisting homeless Veterans. The Committee shall assemble and review information related to the needs of homeless Veterans and provide advice on the most appropriate means of providing assistance to that subset of the Veteran population. The Committee will make recommendations to the Secretary regarding such activities. On September 23, the agenda will include briefings from officials from VA and other agencies regarding services for homeless Veterans. On September 24– 25, officials from VA and other agencies will provide additional briefings regarding services for homeless Veterans. The Committee will then discuss topics for its upcoming annual report and recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. Interested parties should provide written comments on issues affecting homeless Veterans for review by the Committee to Ms. Lisa Pape, Designated Federal Officer, VHA Homeless Programs Office (10NC1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, or email to Lisa.Pape2@va.gov. [FR Doc. 2014–20927 Filed 9–3–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00186 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\04SEN1.SGM 04SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 171 / Thursday, September 4, 2014 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Members of the public who wish to attend should contact Sharon Lien of the Veterans Health Administration, Homeless Programs Office no later than September 10, 2014, at Sharon.Lien@ va.gov or (202) 632–8590 and provide their name, professional affiliation, VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:14 Sep 03, 2014 Jkt 232001 address, and phone number. Advanced notification is required for admission to the meeting. Attendees who require reasonable accommodation should submit their requests by September 5, 2014. PO 00000 Frm 00187 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 52811 Dated: August 29, 2014. Jelessa Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–21069 Filed 9–3–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\04SEN1.SGM 04SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 171 (Thursday, September 4, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52810-52811]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-21069]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans, Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 38 U.S.C. App. 2 that a meeting of the 
Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans will be held September 23-25, 
2014. On September 23-24, the Committee will meet at the American GI 
Forum, National Outreach Program, Inc., at 611 N. Flores, Suite 200, 
San Antonio, TX, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On September 25, the 
Committee will meet at the American GI Forum, National Outreach 
Program, Inc., at 611 N. Flores, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX, from 8:00 
a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The meeting will be open to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to provide the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs with an on-going assessment of the effectiveness of 
the policies, organizational structures, and services of VA in 
assisting homeless Veterans. The Committee shall assemble and review 
information related to the needs of homeless Veterans and provide 
advice on the most appropriate means of providing assistance to that 
subset of the Veteran population. The Committee will make 
recommendations to the Secretary regarding such activities.
    On September 23, the agenda will include briefings from officials 
from VA and other agencies regarding services for homeless Veterans. On 
September 24-25, officials from VA and other agencies will provide 
additional briefings regarding services for homeless Veterans. The 
Committee will then discuss topics for its upcoming annual report and 
recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
    No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral 
presentations from the public. Interested parties should provide 
written comments on issues affecting homeless Veterans for review by 
the Committee to Ms. Lisa Pape, Designated Federal Officer, VHA 
Homeless Programs Office (10NC1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, or email to 
Lisa.Pape2@va.gov.

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    Members of the public who wish to attend should contact Sharon Lien 
of the Veterans Health Administration, Homeless Programs Office no 
later than September 10, 2014, at Sharon.Lien@va.gov or (202) 632-8590 
and provide their name, professional affiliation, address, and phone 
number. Advanced notification is required for admission to the meeting. 
Attendees who require reasonable accommodation should submit their 
requests by September 5, 2014.

    Dated: August 29, 2014.
Jelessa Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-21069 Filed 9-3-14; 8:45 am]
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