Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education, Notice of Meeting, 23491-23492 [2021-09101]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 83 / Monday, May 3, 2021 / Notices submit the document to the Office of the Federal Register for publication electronically as an official document of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Luvenia Potts, Regulation Development Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy & Management, Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–09212 Filed 4–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs; Establishment As required by Section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs hereby gives notice of the establishment of the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs. The Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs (Committee) is a statutory committee established as required by the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (Pub. L. 116–315) and 38 U.S.C. 547. The Committee operates in accordance with provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The Committee provides advice and guidance to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on all matters relating to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations and Native American Veterans. The Committee shall be comprised of 15 voting Members selected by the Secretary from among individuals nominated as specified under the subsection below and shall be designated as Special Government Employees: A. Appointment Authority: i. At least one member should come from each of the 12 service areas identified by Indian Health Service and said member must be nominated by Indian tribes or tribal organization from that service area. ii. At least one member of the Committee represents the Native Hawaiian Veteran community nominated by a Native Hawaiian Organization. iii. At least one member of the Committee represents urban Indian organizations nominated by a national urban Indian organization. iv. Not fewer than half of the members are Veterans, unless the Secretary determines that an insufficient number of qualified Veterans were nominated. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:34 Apr 30, 2021 Jkt 253001 v. No member of the Committee may be an employee of the Federal Government. B. Terms/Vacancies: A member of the Committee shall be appointed for a term of two years. If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment within 180 days. Additionally, a member may be reappointed for one additional term at the Secretary’s discretion. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact David C. Ward, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC, via email at David.Ward@va.gov, or (202) 461–7445. Dated: April 26, 2021. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–09010 Filed 4–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0530] Agency Information Collection Activity: 36.4350-Servicing Procedures for Holders Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: 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. AGENCY: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0530. 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 DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00150 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23491 refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0530’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. Title: Collection of Information Under 38 CFR 36.4350. OMB Control Number: OMB 2900– 0530. Type of Review: Reinstatement. Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty program guarantees loans made by private lenders to veterans for the purchase, construction, and refinancing of homes owned and occupied by veterans. Under 38 CFR 36.4350, a holder of a loan guaranteed or insured by the VA is required to develop and maintain a loan servicing program. 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 at 86 FR 11840 on February 26, 2021, page 11840. Affected Public: Individuals (employees of servicers making applications). Estimated Annual Burden: 63 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 1 minute. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 427. 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. 2021–09105 Filed 4–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2., that the Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education (the Committee) will meet virtually using Microsoft Teams June 9, 2021–June 10, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., EST. The meeting sessions are open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the administration of education and training programs for Veterans, Service members, Reservists, and Dependents of Veterans including programs under E:\FR\FM\03MYN1.SGM 03MYN1 23492 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 83 / Monday, May 3, 2021 / Notices Chapters 30, 32, 33, 35, and 36 of title 38, and Chapter 1606 of title 10, United States Code. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to receive updates on Education Service initiatives, reports from three subcommittees (Modernization, On-the-Job Training/ Apprenticeship and Distance Learning), and discuss progress thus far. This discussion will form the basis for recommendations to be further refined and finalized after the Committee’s fall meeting. Interested persons may attend. The meeting will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. Please email EDUSTAENG.VBAVACO@va.gov for an invitation link prior to June 8, 2021 or dial-in by phone (for audio only) 1–872– 701–0185 United States, Chicago (Toll), Conference ID: 181 152 238#. Although no time will be allotted for receiving oral presentations from the public, individuals wishing to share information with the Committee may submit written statements for the Committee’s review to Mr. Joseph Maltby, Designated Federal Official, Department of Veterans Affairs, by email at EDUSTAENG.VBAVACO@ va.gov. Comments will be accepted until close of business on Monday, June 7, 2021. In the communication, the writers must identify themselves and state the organization or association they represent for inclusion in the official record. Any member of the public wishing to participate or seeking additional information should contact Joseph Maltby at EDUSTAENG.VBAVACO@va.gov not later than June 8, 2021. Dated: April 27, 2021. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–09101 Filed 4–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0115] Agency Information Collection Activity under OMB Review: Supporting Statement Regarding Marriage Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:34 Apr 30, 2021 Jkt 253001 (VBA), 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: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0115. 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. 2900–0115’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 38 U.S.C. 103. Title: Supporting Statement Regarding Marriage (VA Form 21P–4171). OMB Control Number: 2900–0115. Type of Review: Reinstatement without change of a previously 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. Title 38 U.S.C. 5101(a) provides that a specific claim in the form provided by the Secretary must be filed in order for benefits to be paid to any individual under the laws administered by the Secretary. VBA utilizes VA Form 21P– 4171 to collect information from third parties regarding claimed common-law marriage between Veterans and spouse/ surviving spouses. VBA used this the information collected to determine whether or not the claimed commonlaw marriage is valid under the laws of the state/territory where the parties resided at the time of marriage or the laws of the state/territory where the parties resided when the right to benefits accrued, in accordance with 38 CFR 3.1(j) and pay monetary benefits. In an effort to safeguard Veterans and their beneficiaries from financial exploitation, the instructions on 21P– 4171 were amended to include information regarding VA-accredited PO 00000 Frm 00151 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 attorneys or agents charging fees in connection with a proceeding before the Department of Veterans Affairs with respect to a claim. 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 at 86 FR 35 on February 24, 2021, page 11385. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 800 Hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,400. 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. 2021–09128 Filed 4–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0270] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Financial Counseling Statement Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. 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: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0270.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03MYN1.SGM 03MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 83 (Monday, May 3, 2021)]
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[FR Doc No: 2021-09101]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS


Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education, Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2., that the Veterans' 
Advisory Committee on Education (the Committee) will meet virtually 
using Microsoft Teams June 9, 2021-June 10, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 
5:00 p.m., EST. The meeting sessions are open to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on the administration of education and training programs for 
Veterans, Service members, Reservists, and Dependents of Veterans 
including programs under

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Chapters 30, 32, 33, 35, and 36 of title 38, and Chapter 1606 of title 
10, United States Code.
    The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to receive updates 
on Education Service initiatives, reports from three subcommittees 
(Modernization, On-the-Job Training/Apprenticeship and Distance 
Learning), and discuss progress thus far. This discussion will form the 
basis for recommendations to be further refined and finalized after the 
Committee's fall meeting.
    Interested persons may attend. The meeting will be conducted using 
Microsoft Teams. Please email [email protected] for an 
invitation link prior to June 8, 2021 or dial-in by phone (for audio 
only) 1-872-701-0185 United States, Chicago (Toll), Conference ID: 181 
152 238#.
    Although no time will be allotted for receiving oral presentations 
from the public, individuals wishing to share information with the 
Committee may submit written statements for the Committee's review to 
Mr. Joseph Maltby, Designated Federal Official, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, by email at [email protected]. Comments will be 
accepted until close of business on Monday, June 7, 2021. In the 
communication, the writers must identify themselves and state the 
organization or association they represent for inclusion in the 
official record. Any member of the public wishing to participate or 
seeking additional information should contact Joseph Maltby at 
[email protected] not later than June 8, 2021.

    Dated: April 27, 2021.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-09101 Filed 4-30-21; 8:45 am]
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