Agency Information Collection Activity: Exam for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance, 18537 [2017-07861]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 74 / Wednesday, April 19, 2017 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–5870 or email cynthia.harveypryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0613.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Record Keeping at Flight Schools. OMB Control Number: 2900–0613. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: 2900–0613 is for information reports provided by educational institutions. VA will use data collected to determine if courses offered by flights schools should be approved and to verify the accuracy of VA educational payments made to students training at flight schools. 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 on Thursday, January 19, 2017, Volume 82, No 12, pages 6728–6729. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits, not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Annual Burden: 572 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annual. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1717. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Records Service, Office of Quality and Compliance, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2017–07860 Filed 4–18–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No 2900–0721] jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activity: Exam for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:06 Apr 18, 2017 Jkt 241001 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. VA Form 21–2680 is used to determine eligibility for the aid and attendance and/or housebound benefit. This form is maintained in the veteran’s claims folder. The purpose of this examination is to record manifestations and findings pertinent to the question of whether the claimant is housebound (confined to the home or immediate premises) or in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 19, 2017. 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. 2900–0721’’ 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00122 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18537 the use of other forms of information technology. Title: Exam for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance (VA Form 21–2680). OMB Control Number: 2900–0721. Type of Review: Extension of an approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21–2680 is used to determine eligibility for the aid and attendance and/or housebound benefit. This form is maintained in the veteran’s claims folder. The purpose of this examination is to record manifestations and findings pertinent to the question of whether the claimant is housebound (confined to the home or immediate premises) or in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 7,000 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,000. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Records Service, Office of Quality and Compliance, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2017–07861 Filed 4–18–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0802] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Shoulder and Arm Conditions Disability Benefits Questionnaire Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs./AGY≤ ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 and it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 19, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19APN1.SGM 19APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 74 (Wednesday, April 19, 2017)]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-07861]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No 2900-0721]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Exam for Housebound 
Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance

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.
    VA Form 21-2680 is used to determine eligibility for the aid and 
attendance and/or housebound benefit. This form is maintained in the 
veteran's claims folder. The purpose of this examination is to record 
manifestations and findings pertinent to the question of whether the 
claimant is housebound (confined to the home or immediate premises) or 
in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 19, 2017.

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. 2900-0721'' 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 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: Exam for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid 
and Attendance (VA Form 21-2680).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0721.
    Type of Review: Extension of an approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 21-2680 is used to determine eligibility for the 
aid and attendance and/or housebound benefit. This form is maintained 
in the veteran's claims folder. The purpose of this examination is to 
record manifestations and findings pertinent to the question of whether 
the claimant is housebound (confined to the home or immediate premises) 
or in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 7,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Records Service, Office of 
Quality and Compliance, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-07861 Filed 4-18-17; 8:45 am]
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