Agency Information Collection: Request for Certificate of Veteran Status Activity Under OMB Review, 10964-10965 [2016-04513]

Download as PDF 10964 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 41 / Wednesday, March 2, 2016 / Notices stakeholder groups, and the program sufficiently targets nationally or regionally significant projects. The Department may consider the submitted comments and suggestions when developing subsequent NSFHP notices and program guidance, but submitted comments will not affect the program’s evaluation and selection process for FY 2016 awards. Applications or comments about specific projects should not be submitted to the docket. Any application submitted to the document will not be reviewed. Comments should be sent to DOT–OST–2016–0022 by June 1, 2016, but, to the extent practicable, the Department will consider late-filed comments. G. Federal Awarding Agency Contacts For further information concerning this notice, please contact the Office of the Secretary via email at FASTLANEgrants@dot.gov. For more information about highway projects, please contact Crystal Jones at (202) 366–2976. For more information about maritime projects, please contact Robert Bouchard at (202) 366–5076. For more information about rail projects, please contact Scott Greene at (202) 493–6408. For all other questions, please contact Howard Hill at (202) 366–0301. A TDD is available for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing at 202–366–3993. In addition, up to the application deadline, DOT will post answers to common questions and requests for clarifications on DOT’s Web site at www.transportation.gov/FAST LANEgrants. To ensure applicants receive accurate information about eligibility or the program, the applicant is encouraged to contact DOT directly, rather than through intermediaries or third parties, with questions. All information submitted as part of or in support of any application shall use publicly available data or data that can be made public and methodologies that are accepted by industry practice and standards, to the extent possible. If the application includes information the applicant considers to be a trade secret or confidential commercial or financial information, the applicant should do the following: (1) Note on the front cover that the submission ‘‘Contains Confidential Business Information (CBI)’’; (2) mark each affected page ‘‘CBI’’; and (3) highlight or otherwise denote the CBI portions. DOT protects such information from disclosure to the extent allowed under applicable law. In the event DOT receives a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the information, DOT will follow the procedures described in its FOIA regulations at 49 CFR 7.17. Only information that is ultimately determined to be confidential under that procedure will be exempt from disclosure under FOIA. H. Other Information mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES time must maintain the currency of information reported to the System for Award Management (SAM) that is made available in the designated integrity and performance system (currently the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS)) about civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings described in paragraph 2 of this award term and condition. This is a statutory requirement under section 872 of Public Law 110–417, as amended (41 U.S.C. 2313). As required by section 3010 of Public Law 111–212, all information posted in the designated integrity and performance system on or after April 15, 2011, except past performance reviews required for Federal procurement contracts, will be publicly available. Anthony R. Foxx, Secretary. 1. Public Comment The FAST Act authorized the NSFHP program through FY 2020. This notice solicits applications for FY 2016 only. Because this is the first year implementing the NSFHP program, the Department invites interested parties to submit comments about this notice’s contents, the Department’s implementation choices within the legal bounds of the program, as well as suggestions for clarification in future NSFHP rounds. The Department seeks input on whether the information requested in applications is reasonable and clear, additional merit criteria should be considered, additional public engagement is necessary for specific VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:10 Mar 01, 2016 Jkt 238001 2. Protection of Confidential Business Information [FR Doc. 2016–04610 Filed 3–1–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0745] Agency Information Collection: Request for Certificate of Veteran Status Activity Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice; correction. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a collection of information notice in the Federal Register on February 17, 2016, which contained errors. The notice incorrectly stated the title. This document corrects the errors by updating the title. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632– 7492. SUMMARY: Correction In FR Doc. 2016–03208, published on February 17, 2016, at 81 FR 8130, make the following correction. On page 8130, in the second column, the notice should read as follows: Agency Information Collection (Request for Certificate of Veteran Status) Activity Under OMB Review. 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 April 1, 2016. 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. 2900–0745’’ 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– 0745.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Request for Certificate of Veteran Status. OMB Control Number: 2900–0745. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Applicants complete VA form 26–8261a to apply for a position as a designate fee appraiser or compliance inspector. VA will use the data collected E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 41 / Wednesday, March 2, 2016 / Notices to determine the applicant’s experience in the real estate valuation field. 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 at 80 FR 63879 on October 21, 2015. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 4 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 25. By direction of the Secretary. Kathleen M. Manwell, Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–04513 Filed 3–1–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0216] Proposed Information Collection (Application for Accrued Amounts Due a Deceased Beneficiary, VA Form 21P– 601); 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 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:10 Mar 01, 2016 Jkt 238001 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. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before May 2, 2016. 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 (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0216’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the 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. 3501–21), 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 PO 00000 Frm 00139 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 10965 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 Accrued Amounts Due a Deceased Beneficiary, VA Form 21P–601. OMB Control Number: 2900–0216. Type of Review: Revision of an approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21P–601 is used to gather the information necessary to determine a claimant’s entitlement to accrued benefits. Accrued benefits are amounts of VA benefits due, but unpaid, to a beneficiary at the time of his or her death. Benefits are paid to eligible survivors based on the priority described in 38 U.S.C. 5121(a). When there are no eligible survivors entitled to accrued benefits based on their relationship to the deceased beneficiary, the person or persons who bore the expenses of the beneficiary’s last illness and burial may claim reimbursement for these expenses from accrued amounts. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 7,920 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,840. By direction of the Secretary: Kathleen M. Manwell, Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–04514 Filed 3–1–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 2, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0745]


Agency Information Collection: Request for Certificate of Veteran 
Status Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a collection 
of information notice in the Federal Register on February 17, 2016, 
which contained errors. The notice incorrectly stated the title. This 
document corrects the errors by updating the title.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records 
Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632-7492.

Correction

    In FR Doc. 2016-03208, published on February 17, 2016, at 81 FR 
8130, make the following correction. On page 8130, in the second 
column, the notice should read as follows:

Agency Information Collection (Request for Certificate of Veteran 
Status) Activity Under OMB Review.

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 April 1, 2016.

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-
0745'' 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. 2900-0745.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Request for Certificate of Veteran Status.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0745.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Applicants complete VA form 26-8261a to apply for a 
position as a designate fee appraiser or compliance inspector. VA will 
use the data collected

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to determine the applicant's experience in the real estate valuation 
field.
    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 at 80 FR 63879 on October 21, 2015.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 4 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 25.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records 
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-04513 Filed 3-1-16; 8:45 am]
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