Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Notice of Meeting, Amended, 11056-11057 [2021-03616]

Download as PDF 11056 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 23, 2021 / Notices refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0270’’ in any correspondence. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 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: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. Title: Financial Counseling Statement, VA Form 26–8844. OMB Control Number: 2900–0270. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: This form was developed under 38 U.S.C. 3732. VA Form 26– 8844 provides for recording comprehensive financial information concerning the borrower’s net income, total expenditures, net worth, suggested areas for which expenses can be reduced or income increased, the arrangement of a family budget and recommendations for the terms of any repayment agreement on the defaulted loan. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 3,750 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 45 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 per year. [OMB Control No. 2900–0668] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–03647 Filed 2–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:36 Feb 22, 2021 Jkt 253001 Agency Information Collection Activity: Supplemental Income Questionnaire (for Philippine Claims Only) Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 April 26, 2021. 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. 2900–0668’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0668’’ in any correspondence. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: 38 U.S.C. 5101; 38 U.S.C. 107; 38 U.S.C. 1521, 1541, and 1542; 38 CFR 3.262 and 3.272. Title: Supplemental Income Questionnaire (for Philippine Claims Only (VA Form 21P–0784). OMB Control Number: 2900–0668. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VBA administers Pension Benefits, which is a needs-based benefit program for wartime Veterans, who are aged 65 or older or have a permanent and total non-service-connected disability and limited income and net worth. Eligibility is determined based on the income of and asset amounts for the Veteran and their spouse. Claimants residing in the Philippines complete the 21P–0784 Supplemental Income Questionnaire (for Philippine Claims Only) to report their countable family income and net worth. VBA uses the information to determine the claimant’s entitlement to pension benefits. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 30 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 120. By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–03690 Filed 2–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Notice of Meeting, Amended The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that a virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation (the Committee) will begin and end as follows: E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 23, 2021 / Notices 11057 Dates: Times: Tuesday, April 20, 2020 .................................................................................................... Wednesday, April 21, 2020 ............................................................................................... 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST. The virtual meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The Committee is to assemble and review relevant information relating to the nature and character of disabilities arising during service in the Armed Forces, provide an ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the rating schedule, and give advice on the most appropriate means of responding to the needs of Veterans relating to disability compensation. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:36 Feb 22, 2021 Jkt 253001 The agenda will include, but is not limited to, briefings on the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities and on relevant earnings and losses studies. Time will not be allocated at this virtual meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. However, interested individuals may submit a one (1) to two (2) page summary of their written statements for the Committee’s review. Public statements may be received no later than April 13, 2021; for inclusion in the official meeting record. Please send these to Sian Roussel of the Veterans Benefits Administration, Compensation Service at Sian.Roussel@va.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00139 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Members of the public who wish to obtain a copy of the agenda should contact Sian Roussel at Sian.Roussel@ va.gov and provide his/her name, professional affiliation, email address and phone number. The call-in number for those who would like to attend the meeting is 1– 800–767–1750; access code: 75937#. Dated: February 18, 2021. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–03616 Filed 2–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 23, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11056-11057]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-03616]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Notice of Meeting, 
Amended

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that a virtual meeting 
of the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation (the Committee) 
will begin and end as follows:

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               Dates:                                                   Times:
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Tuesday, April 20, 2020.............  9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Wednesday, April 21, 2020...........  9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST.
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    The virtual meeting is open to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule 
for Rating Disabilities.
    The Committee is to assemble and review relevant information 
relating to the nature and character of disabilities arising during 
service in the Armed Forces, provide an ongoing assessment of the 
effectiveness of the rating schedule, and give advice on the most 
appropriate means of responding to the needs of Veterans relating to 
disability compensation.
    The agenda will include, but is not limited to, briefings on the VA 
Schedule for Rating Disabilities and on relevant earnings and losses 
studies.
    Time will not be allocated at this virtual meeting for receiving 
oral presentations from the public. However, interested individuals may 
submit a one (1) to two (2) page summary of their written statements 
for the Committee's review. Public statements may be received no later 
than April 13, 2021; for inclusion in the official meeting record. 
Please send these to Sian Roussel of the Veterans Benefits 
Administration, Compensation Service at [email protected].
    Members of the public who wish to obtain a copy of the agenda 
should contact Sian Roussel at [email protected] and provide his/her 
name, professional affiliation, email address and phone number.
    The call-in number for those who would like to attend the meeting 
is 1-800-767-1750; access code: 75937#.

    Dated: February 18, 2021.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-03616 Filed 2-22-21; 8:45 am]
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