Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Amended Notice of Meeting, 52298 [2021-20206]

Download as PDF 52298 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 179 / Monday, September 20, 2021 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0012] Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Cash Surrender or Policy Loan Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 November 19, 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. 2900–0012’’ 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. 2900–0012’’ 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. SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:49 Sep 17, 2021 Jkt 253001 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: Application for Cash Surrender or Policy Loan (VA Form 29–1546). OMB Control Number: 2900–0012. Type of Review: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection. Abstract: The Application for Cash Surrender or Policy Loan solicits information needed from Veterans to apply for cash surrender value or policy loan on his/her insurance. The information on this form is required by law, 38 U.S.C. 1906 and 1944, 38 CFR 6.115, 6.116, 6.117, 8.27, 6.100, 6.101 and 8.28. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 4939 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: Upon request. Estimated Number of Respondents: 29,636. 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. 2021–20295 Filed 9–17–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Amended Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal PO 00000 Frm 00176 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that a virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation (Committee), which was previously scheduled for Tuesday, September 28, 2021; has been rescheduled to begin and end on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. 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 review and discussion of the 2020 Biennial Report and report recommendation training. No time will be allocated at this virtual meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. The public may submit 1–2 page summaries of their written statements for the Committee’s review. Public comments may be received no later than October 26, 2021, for inclusion in the official meeting record. Please send these comments to Sian Roussel of the Veterans Benefits Administration, Compensation Service at sian.roussel@ va.gov. 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 1–404–397–1596; access code: 199 738 1753. Dated: September 14, 2021. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–20206 Filed 9–17–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 179 (Monday, September 20, 2021)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Amended Notice of 
Meeting

    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 (Committee), which 
was previously scheduled for Tuesday, September 28, 2021; has been 
rescheduled to begin and end on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 9:00 
a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. 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 review and discussion of the 2020 Biennial 
Report and report recommendation training.
    No time will be allocated at this virtual meeting for receiving 
oral presentations from the public. The public may submit 1-2 page 
summaries of their written statements for the Committee's review. 
Public comments may be received no later than October 26, 2021, for 
inclusion in the official meeting record. Please send these comments 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 1-404-
397-1596; access code: 199 738 1753.

    Dated: September 14, 2021.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-20206 Filed 9-17-21; 8:45 am]
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