Agency Information Collection Activity: Notice of Disagreement: Appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals, 42769-42770 [2018-18189]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 164 / Thursday, August 23, 2018 / Notices Dated: August 15, 2018. Andrea M. Gacki, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2018–17866 Filed 8–22–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–C DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Advisory Committee: National Academic Affiliations Council, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act that a meeting of the National Academic Affiliations Council (NAAC) will be held September 17, 2018–September 18, 2018 in the VA Office of Academic Affiliations Conference Room 4040, 4th Floor, 811 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420. The September 17th session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.; and on September 18, 2018, the session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn by 4:15 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary on matters affecting partnerships between VA and its academic affiliates. On September 17, 2018, the Council will review the status of its previous recommendations and receive an informational briefing on the modernization of VA’s electronic health record. The Council will explore the recent activities of the NAAC Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee and have an open discussion with Dr. Carolyn Clancy, Former Executive in Charge and currently assigned oversight responsibilities for the Offices of Academic Affiliations and Research and Development. NAAC members will receive presentations on VA’s Care in the Community program and new VA programs for licensing space from community partners. On September 18, 2018, the Council will explore the VA Telehealth Program and related educational issues. NAAC members will get brief updates on items of continued interest such as the waiver processes for those VA employees having relationships with for-profit educational institutions. During the afternoon, the Council will focus its attention on rural health and various new authorities and programs conferred by the MISSION Act. The Council will receive public comments from 4:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on September 17, 2018 and again at or before 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on September 18, 2018. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:43 Aug 22, 2018 Jkt 244001 Interested persons may attend and present oral statements to the Council. A sign-in sheet for those who want to give comments will be available at the meeting. Individuals who speak are invited to submit a 1–2-page summary of their comments at the time of the meeting for inclusion in the official meeting record. Oral presentations will be limited to five minutes or less, depending on the number of participants. Interested parties may also provide written comments for review by the Council prior to the meeting or at any time, via email to, Steve.Trynosky@ va.gov, or by mail to Stephen K. Trynosky JD, MPH, MMAS, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Academic Affiliations (10A2D), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420. Any member of the public wishing to attend or seeking additional information should contact Mr. Trynosky via email or by phone at (202) 461–6723. Because the meeting will be held in a Government building, anyone attending must be prepared to submit to security screening and present a valid photo I.D. Please allow at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting for this process. Dated: August 20, 2018. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–18241 Filed 8–22–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0674] Agency Information Collection Activity: Notice of Disagreement: Appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals Board of Veterans’ Appeals, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Board of Veterans’ Appeals, 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42769 collection of information should be received on or before October 22, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Sue Hamlin, BVA, (01C2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to sue.hamlin@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0674’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue Hamlin at (202) 632–5100. 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, BVA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of BVA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of BVA’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: Public Law 115–55; 38 U.S.C. 5104B, 5108, 5701, 5901, 7103, 7104, 7105, 7107. Title: Notice of Disagreement (NOD)/ Appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, VA Form 10182 and VA Form 9. OMB Control Number: 2900–0674. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Appellate review of the denial of VA benefits may only be initiated by filing a Notice of Disagreement with the Board. 38 U.S.C. 7105(a). The VA Form 9, ‘‘Appeal to Board of Veterans’ Appeals,’’ is required to complete a legacy appeal to the Board. The completed form becomes the ‘‘substantive appeal’’ (or ‘‘formal appeal’’), which is required by 38 U.S.C. 7105(a) and (d)(3) in order to complete an appeal to the Board. Additionally, the proposed information collections allow for withdrawal of services by a representative, requests for changes in hearing dates and methods under 38 E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1 42770 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 164 / Thursday, August 23, 2018 / Notices daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES U.S.C. 7107, and motions for reconsideration pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 7103(a). The Board is requesting to revise the currently approved OMB Control No. 2900–0674, adding four information collections previously approved under OMB Control No. 2900– 0085, and one new information collection. Revised Control No. 2900– 0674 would contain all appeals-related VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:43 Aug 22, 2018 Jkt 244001 information collections for the legacy and new systems. 2900–0085 will be discontinued upon approval of this request to renew 2900–0674. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 114,877.78 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 40.83 minutes. PO 00000 Frm 00135 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Frequency of Response: Once. Estimated Number of Respondents: 168,800. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2018–18189 Filed 8–22–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 164 (Thursday, August 23, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42769-42770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-18189]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0674]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Notice of Disagreement: 
Appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals

AGENCY: Board of Veterans' Appeals, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Board of Veterans' Appeals, 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 October 22, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Sue Hamlin, BVA, (01C2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0674'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue Hamlin at (202) 632-5100.

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, BVA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of BVA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of BVA'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: Public Law 115-55; 38 U.S.C. 5104B, 5108, 5701, 5901, 
7103, 7104, 7105, 7107.
    Title: Notice of Disagreement (NOD)/Appeal to the Board of 
Veterans' Appeals, VA Form 10182 and VA Form 9.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0674.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Appellate review of the denial of VA benefits may only be 
initiated by filing a Notice of Disagreement with the Board. 38 U.S.C. 
7105(a). The VA Form 9, ``Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals,'' is 
required to complete a legacy appeal to the Board. The completed form 
becomes the ``substantive appeal'' (or ``formal appeal''), which is 
required by 38 U.S.C. 7105(a) and (d)(3) in order to complete an appeal 
to the Board. Additionally, the proposed information collections allow 
for withdrawal of services by a representative, requests for changes in 
hearing dates and methods under 38

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U.S.C. 7107, and motions for reconsideration pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 
7103(a). The Board is requesting to revise the currently approved OMB 
Control No. 2900-0674, adding four information collections previously 
approved under OMB Control No. 2900-0085, and one new information 
collection. Revised Control No. 2900-0674 would contain all appeals-
related information collections for the legacy and new systems. 2900-
0085 will be discontinued upon approval of this request to renew 2900-
0674.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 114,877.78 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 40.83 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 168,800.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-18189 Filed 8-22-18; 8:45 am]
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