Agency Information Collection Activity: Supporting Statement Regarding Marriage, 8277-8278 [2024-02308]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 25 / Tuesday, February 6, 2024 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0510] Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Exclusion of Children’s Income 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 a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed revision 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 8, 2024. 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. 2900–0510’’ 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 20420, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0510’’ 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 information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Feb 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 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. 1521(h) and 1541(g). Title: Application for Exclusion of Children’s Income. OMB Control Number: 2900–0510. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21P–0571 is primarily used by VBA to adequately evaluate children’s income for possible exclusion from the calculation of total family income. This is a revision of a currently approved collection as the respondent burden has decreased. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 32.25 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 45 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 45. 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. 2024–02337 Filed 2–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0115] Agency Information Collection Activity: Supporting Statement Regarding Marriage 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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00136 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8277 Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 8, 2024. 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. 2900–0115’’ 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 20420, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0115’’ 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 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. 103. Title: Supporting Statement Regarding Marriage, 21P–4171. OMB Control Number: 2900–0115. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21P–4171 is primarily used to collect information from third-parties regarding claimed common-law marriage between Veterans and spouses/surviving spouses. VBA uses the information collected to determine whether the claimed common-law marriage is valid under the law of the place where the parties resided at the time of marriage, or the law of the place where the parties DATES: E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1 8278 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 25 / Tuesday, February 6, 2024 / Notices resided when the right to benefits accrued, to comply with 38 CFR 3.1(j) and pay monetary benefits. Without this information, determination of continued entitlement would not be possible. This is an extension with no changes to the form. The burden has not changed since the last approval. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 792 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. 2024–02308 Filed 2–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10., that the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs will meet on February 27, 28 and 29, 2023 at the Choctaw Nation Headquarters, 1802 Chukaa Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701. The meeting sessions will begin, and end as follows: Dates ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 February 27, 2024. February 28, 2024. February 29, 2024. Times 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.—central standard time (CST). 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST. The meeting sessions will be open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary on all matters relating to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, and Native American Veterans. This includes advising the Secretary on the administration of healthcare services and benefits to American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/ AN) and Native Hawaiian Veterans; thereby assessing those needs and whether VA is meeting them. On February 27, 2024, the agenda will include opening remarks from the Chief VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Feb 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 of the Choctaw Nation, Committee Chair, Executive Sponsor, and other VA officials. There will be a recap of prior the Committee’s recommendations and follow-up from the agency, including updates regarding the co-pay exemption implementation for American Indian/ Alaska Natives; cultural healers/natural helpers; cultural awareness training; VA/Indian Health Service (IHS) Memorandum Of Understanding Implementation Plan and suicide prevention. Further updates include Section 403 of the Mission Act on establishing VA’s authority to establish medical residency in covered facilities to include non-VA facilities, such as IHS facilities or facilities operated by Indian tribes or tribal organizations. The Committee will tour the Choctaw Nation Healthcare Center/Oklahoma State University Residency Clinic. On February 28, 2024, the agenda will include updates on Native American Direct Loan Program; Homeless Programs; Choctaw Nation Behavioral Health/VA Staff Sergeant Fox Grant for the suicide prevention, family counseling, women’s domestic violence program; Tribal Veteran Service Officer Representation Expansion Project; Reimbursement Agreement Program/ Tribal Health Programs/Purchase Referred Care expansion; Claims Clinic Events in Indian Country; and VA Office of Connected Care. The Committee will tour the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Bonham, Texas. On February 29, 2024, the meeting will start at 8 a.m. Public comment will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The meetings are open to the public to attend in person and will be recorded. Individuals who wish to speak during the public comment session are invited to submit a 1–2-page summary of their comments no later than February 21, 2024, for inclusion in the official meeting record. Members of the public may also submit written statements for the Committee’s review to Peter Vicaire, at Peter.Vicaire@va.gov. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Peter Vicaire at the email address above or by calling 612–558–7744. Dated: January 31, 2024. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–02273 Filed 2–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P PO 00000 Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials ACTION: Notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials (herein-after in this section referred to as ‘‘the Committee’’). SUMMARY: Nominations of qualified candidates are being sought to fill upcoming vacancies on the Committee. Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST on March 29, 2024. DATES: All nominations should be emailed to vaadvisorycmte@va.gov. Please write Nomination for Cemeteries and Memorials Membership in the subject line. ADDRESSES: Ms. Faith Hopkins, National Cemetery Administration, via email at faith.hopkins@va.gov or (202) 603–4499. A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current membership can be obtained by contacting Ms. Hopkins or by accessing the website managed by NCA at: https://www.cem.va.gov/cem/ about/advisory_committee.asp. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: In carrying out the duties set forth, the Committee responsibilities include: (1) Advising the Secretary on VA’s administration of burial benefits and the selection of cemetery sites, the erection of appropriate memorials, and the adequacy of Federal burial benefits; (2) Providing to the Secretary and Congress periodic reports outlining recommendations, concerns, and observations on VA’s delivery of these benefits and services to Veterans; (3) Meeting with VA officials, Veteran Service Organizations, and other stakeholders to assess the Department’s efforts in providing burial benefits and outreach on these benefits to Veterans and their dependents; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8277-8278]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-02308]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0115]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Supporting Statement 
Regarding Marriage

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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 April 8, 2024.

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 [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0115'' 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 20420, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0115'' 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 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. 103.
    Title: Supporting Statement Regarding Marriage, 21P-4171.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0115.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 21P-4171 is primarily used to collect information 
from third-parties regarding claimed common-law marriage between 
Veterans and spouses/surviving spouses. VBA uses the information 
collected to determine whether the claimed common-law marriage is valid 
under the law of the place where the parties resided at the time of 
marriage, or the law of the place where the parties

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resided when the right to benefits accrued, to comply with 38 CFR 
3.1(j) and pay monetary benefits. Without this information, 
determination of continued entitlement would not be possible. This is 
an extension with no changes to the form. The burden has not changed 
since the last approval.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 792 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. 2024-02308 Filed 2-5-24; 8:45 am]
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