Agency Information Collection Activity: Requirements for Recognition as a VA Accredited Organization, 55124 [2023-17400]

Download as PDF 55124 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 155 / Monday, August 14, 2023 / Notices review or seek additional information by contacting Dr. Karen Block, Designated Federal Officer, at 202–443– 5600, or at Karen.Block@va.gov. Dated: August 8, 2023. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–17348 Filed 8–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0850] Agency Information Collection Activity: Requirements for Recognition as a VA Accredited Organization Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Office of General Counsel (OGC), 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 13, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Jonathan Taylor, Office of the General Counsel (022D), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to jonathan.taylor2@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0850’’ 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), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0850’’ 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 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Aug 11, 2023 Jkt 259001 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, OGC invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of OGC’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of OGC’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. 5902; 38 CFR 14.628. Title: Requirements for Recognition as a VA Accredited Organization. OMB Control Number: 2900–0850. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: In order for an organization to provide representation to claimants before VA regarding claims for VA benefits, the organization must be recognized by VA for that purpose. Section 5902(a) of title 38, United States Code, authorizes VA to recognize organizations for the limited purpose of ensuring competent representation of veterans in claims for benefits administered by VA. VA implemented this authority in 38 CFR 14.628. An organization must apply for VA recognition, supplying information as specified in section 14.628 to demonstrate that it satisfies the legal requirements for recognition. (Organizations may provide services to veterans without VA recognition if the services do not include the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for VA benefits.) The information submitted by the organizations in conjunction with a request for recognition is used by VA in reviewing accreditation applications to determine whether organizations meet the requirements for VA recognition under section 14.628. VA relies on this information to ensure that it is granting recognition only to organizations that can provide long-term, competent representation to VA claimants. Affected Public: Individuals, not-forprofit institutions, and State, local, or Tribal governments. Estimated Annual Burden: 50 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 hours. Frequency of Response: One time. PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated Number of Respondents: 10. 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. 2023–17400 Filed 8–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Announcement of Public Listening Sessions To Inform VA’s Standards of Practice Department of Veterans Affairs. Notice of public listening sessions. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing a series of five virtual listening sessions for stakeholders to provide input on known state variances for health care occupations. National standards of practice are a standardized set of services that all health care professionals in a given occupation can perform in VA facilities with the proper education, training and skill. To learn more about VA’s national standards of practice visit https://www.va.gov/ standardsofpractice/. DATES: VA will hold the listening sessions from August through September 2023. Each session will start at 2:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and adjourn at 4:30 p.m. EDT and focus on a preset list of occupations grouped by service type. Occupations not listed below have already had proposed VA national standards of practice shared for feedback on the Federal Register. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) subject matter experts will be present during each listening session and may ask clarifying questions but will not share proposals for specific occupation’s standards of practice nor address the merits of any comments provided. Individuals can sign up for each session separately using the links below: • Session 1: August 24, 2023— Audiologist, Chiropractor, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist. Registration link: https:// veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/ register/rb6f2e33ef859c128990 b27f448e5a535. • Session 2: August 31, 2023— Acupuncturist, Genetic Counselor, Massage Therapist, Optometrist, Perfusionist, Podiatrist, Respiratory SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 155 (Monday, August 14, 2023)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0850]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Requirements for 
Recognition as a VA Accredited Organization

AGENCY: Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of General Counsel (OGC), 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 13, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Jonathan Taylor, Office of the General Counsel (022D), Department 
of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or 
email to [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0850'' 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), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0850'' 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, OGC 
invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of OGC's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of OGC'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. 5902; 38 CFR 14.628.
    Title: Requirements for Recognition as a VA Accredited 
Organization.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0850.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: In order for an organization to provide representation to 
claimants before VA regarding claims for VA benefits, the organization 
must be recognized by VA for that purpose. Section 5902(a) of title 38, 
United States Code, authorizes VA to recognize organizations for the 
limited purpose of ensuring competent representation of veterans in 
claims for benefits administered by VA. VA implemented this authority 
in 38 CFR 14.628. An organization must apply for VA recognition, 
supplying information as specified in section 14.628 to demonstrate 
that it satisfies the legal requirements for recognition. 
(Organizations may provide services to veterans without VA recognition 
if the services do not include the preparation, presentation, and 
prosecution of claims for VA benefits.) The information submitted by 
the organizations in conjunction with a request for recognition is used 
by VA in reviewing accreditation applications to determine whether 
organizations meet the requirements for VA recognition under section 
14.628. VA relies on this information to ensure that it is granting 
recognition only to organizations that can provide long-term, competent 
representation to VA claimants.
    Affected Public: Individuals, not-for-profit institutions, and 
State, local, or Tribal governments.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 50 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.

    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. 2023-17400 Filed 8-11-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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