Proposed Information Collection (Principles of Excellence Complaint System Intake); Activity: Comment Request, 32387-32388 [2016-12031]
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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. 2016–12033 Filed 5–20–16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0161]
Proposed Information Collection
(Medical Expense Report, VA Form
21P–8416) 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
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 July 22, 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. 2900–0161’’ 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
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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: Medical Expense Report, VA
Form 21P–0161.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0161.
Type of Review: Revision of a
Currently Approved Collection.
Abstract: The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), through its Veterans
Benefits Administration (VBA),
administers an integrated program of
benefits and services established by law
for veterans, service personnel, and
their dependents and/or beneficiaries.
Information is requested by this form
under the authority of 38 U.S.C.
1503(a)(8) regarding exceptions to
countable income for needs-based
benefits, specifically an amount equal to
amounts paid by a claimant or
beneficiary for unreimbursed medical
expenses.
VA Form 21P–8416 is used by
claimants and beneficiaries to report
unreimbursed medical expenses for the
purpose of reducing their countable
income associated with needs-based
benefit programs such as VA Pension
and Parents’ Dependency and
Indemnity Compensation (DIC).
Unreimbursed medical expenses are
deducted from otherwise countable
income to determine eligibility for
income-based benefits and the rate
payable.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 48,200
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
96,400.
By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office
of Privacy and Records Management,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0797]
Proposed Information Collection
(Principles of Excellence Complaint
System Intake); 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
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
extension 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 July 22, 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. 2900–0797’’ 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
quality, utility, and clarity of the
SUMMARY:
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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: Principles of Excellence
Complaint System Intake.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0797.
Type of Review: Extension of an
approved collection.
Abstract: Executive Order 13607,
Establishing Principles of Excellence for
Educational Institutions Serving Service
Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Other
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Family Members, requires the
establishment of a centralized complaint
system for students receiving Federal
military and veteran educational
benefits. The purpose of the complaint
system is to provide a standardized
method to submit a complaint against
an educational institution alleging
fraudulent and unduly aggressive
recruiting techniques,
misrepresentation, payment of incentive
compensation, failure to meet state
authorization requirements, or failure to
adhere to the Principles of Excellence as
outlined in the Executive Order.
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Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 375 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,500.
By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office
of Privacy and Records Management,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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[Pages 32387-32388]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0797]
Proposed Information Collection (Principles of Excellence
Complaint System Intake); 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 extension
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 July 22, 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. 2900-0797'' 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 quality, utility, and clarity of
the
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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: Principles of Excellence Complaint System Intake.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0797.
Type of Review: Extension of an approved collection.
Abstract: Executive Order 13607, Establishing Principles of
Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members,
Veterans, Spouses, and Other Family Members, requires the establishment
of a centralized complaint system for students receiving Federal
military and veteran educational benefits. The purpose of the complaint
system is to provide a standardized method to submit a complaint
against an educational institution alleging fraudulent and unduly
aggressive recruiting techniques, misrepresentation, payment of
incentive compensation, failure to meet state authorization
requirements, or failure to adhere to the Principles of Excellence as
outlined in the Executive Order.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 375 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500.
By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
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