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of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Authority: Pursuant to Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
Title: VA Disaster Resilience Survey
of Community Dwelling Veterans; VA
Form 10–21086(NR).
OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW.
Type of Review: New information
collection request.
Abstract: The proposed study is being
conducted by the Veterans Emergency
Management Evaluation Center
(VEMEC) of the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs. The mission of VEMEC
is to promote the health and social
welfare of America’s Veterans and the
Nation by initiating and coordinating
projects aimed at developing evidencebased practices for use in mitigating
against, preparing for, responding to,
and recovering from national
emergencies and natural disasters. In so
doing, VEMEC helps to ensure timely
access to high-quality health care for our
nation’s veterans.
The proposed study will be a onetime study of all VA patients in the
United States. We will survey a sample
of Veterans who at the time of fielding
received care from any VA healthcare
system in the U.S. at least once in the
past 24 months. Health status,
socioeconomic status, and other factors
can impact a Veteran’s resiliency/
vulnerability during major disaster.
Affected Public: Individuals and
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 905 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
3,620.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of
Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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Activity: Application of Surviving
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ACTION:
Notice.
Veteran’s 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 December 18,
2017.
SUMMARY:
Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Dawn Johnson, Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20420 or email to
Dawn.Johnson7@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0390’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461–
5870.
ADDRESSES:
Under the
PRA of 1995, 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Authority: 42 U.S.C. 402, E.O. 12436,
Public Law 97–377 Section 156.
Title: Application of Surviving
Spouse or Child for REPS Benefits (VA
Form 21P–8924).
OMB Control Number: 2900–0390.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of a currently approved
collection.
Abstract: Restored Entitlement
Program for Survivors (REPS) benefits
are payable to certain surviving spouses
and children of veterans who died in
service prior to August 13, 1981 or who
died as a result of a service-connected
disability incurred or aggravated prior to
August 13, 1981. Child beneficiaries
over age 18 and under age 23 must be
enrolled full-time in an approved postsecondary school.
Executive Order 12436 ‘‘Payment of
Certain Benefits to Survivors of Persons
Who Died In or As A Result of Military
Service’’ (found at 42 U.S.C. 402 (Note))
directs VA administer the provisions of
Public Law 97–377 Section 156. VA
codified this authority at 38 CFR 3.812.
VBA uses VA Form 21P–8924 to
evaluate the eligibility of surviving
spouses and children to REPS benefits,
including information regarding the
claimant’s relationship to the Veteran,
employment status, and earnings. Based
on the information contained in the
form, VBA makes decisions to grant,
deny, or amend existing, benefits
payments.
The VA Form number is being
changed to ‘‘21P–8924’’ to reflect
Pension and Fiduciary Service’s
responsibility for the form.
Affected Public: Individuals and
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 600 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 20 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,800.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of
Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017–22663 Filed 10–18–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0390]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Application of Surviving
Spouse or Child for REPS Benefits
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Veteran's 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 December 18, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov
or to Dawn Johnson, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email
to Dawn.Johnson7@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0390''
in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be
viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461-
5870.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 402, E.O. 12436, Public Law 97-377 Section
156.
Title: Application of Surviving Spouse or Child for REPS Benefits
(VA Form 21P-8924).
OMB Control Number: 2900-0390.
Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved
collection.
Abstract: Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS)
benefits are payable to certain surviving spouses and children of
veterans who died in service prior to August 13, 1981 or who died as a
result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated prior
to August 13, 1981. Child beneficiaries over age 18 and under age 23
must be enrolled full-time in an approved post-secondary school.
Executive Order 12436 ``Payment of Certain Benefits to Survivors of
Persons Who Died In or As A Result of Military Service'' (found at 42
U.S.C. 402 (Note)) directs VA administer the provisions of Public Law
97-377 Section 156. VA codified this authority at 38 CFR 3.812.
VBA uses VA Form 21P-8924 to evaluate the eligibility of surviving
spouses and children to REPS benefits, including information regarding
the claimant's relationship to the Veteran, employment status, and
earnings. Based on the information contained in the form, VBA makes
decisions to grant, deny, or amend existing, benefits payments.
The VA Form number is being changed to ``21P-8924'' to reflect
Pension and Fiduciary Service's responsibility for the form.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 600 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,800.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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