Agency Information Collection Activity: Application of Surviving Spouse or Child for REPS Benefit (Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors), 8521-8522 [2024-02426]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 7, 2024 / Notices The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Dispute Resolution Subcommittee (the ‘‘Subcommittee’’) will conduct a meeting to continue its work in developing and implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement. The subject matter of this meeting will include: MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Proposed Agenda I. Call to Order—UCR Dispute Resolution Subcommittee Chair The Subcommittee Chair will welcome attendees, call the meeting to order, call roll for the Subcommittee, confirm whether a quorum is present, and facilitate self-introductions. II. Verification of Publication of Meeting Notice—UCR Executive Director The UCR Executive Director will verify the publication of the meeting notice on the UCR website and distribution to the UCR contact list via email followed by the subsequent publication of the notice in the Federal Register. III. 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The UCR Dispute Resolution Subcommittee Chair, UCR Chief Legal Officer, and UCR Executive Director will review the current process and Policy of Resolving Disputes Under the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement in the context of three pending requests for dispute resolution filed by the Small Business in Transportation Coalition (‘‘SBTC’’). The Subcommittee may discuss the issue of jurisdiction over each of the three requests by the SBTC and the role of the Subcommittee in preparing these requests for hearing by the Board. The Subcommittee may also discuss the possibility of hiring a Hearing Officer employed for the purpose of assisting the Subcommittee and the Board in the process of hearing requests for dispute resolution brought to the Board. The Subcommittee may also discuss and recommend to the Board one or more proposed changes to the current Dispute Resolution Policy. The Subcommittee Chair will call for any other items Subcommittee members would like to discuss. VII. Adjournment—UCR Dispute Resolution Subcommittee Chair The Subcommittee Chair will adjourn the meeting. The agenda will be available no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, January 18, 2024, at: https://plan.ucr.gov. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Elizabeth Leaman, Chair, Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors, (617) 305–3783, eleaman@ board.ucr.gov. Alex B. Leath, Chief Legal Officer, Unified Carrier Registration Plan. [FR Doc. 2024–02595 Filed 2–5–24; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4910–YL–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:17 Feb 06, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00126 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0390] Agency Information Collection Activity: Application of Surviving Spouse or Child for REPS Benefit (Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors) Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: VI. Other Business—UCR Dispute Resolution Subcommittee Chair Ground Rules khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES V. Review of the Process and Policy of Resolving Disputes Under the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement as They Pertain to Disputes Filed by the Small Business in Transportation Coalition— UCR Dispute Resolution Subcommittee Chair, UCR Chief Legal Officer, UCR Executive Director 8521 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 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. 2900–0390’’ 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. 2900–0390’’ 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: E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1 8522 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 7, 2024 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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. Title: Application of Surviving Spouse or Child for REPS Benefit (Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors). OMB Control Number: 2900–0390. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21P–8924 is primarily used to gather the necessary information to determine a claimant’s eligibility for REPS benefits. Respondents are surviving spouses or schoolchildren who are establishing eligibility to REPS benefits. The beneficiary will complete this information collection and return to the VA by mail or fax. Once the form is received by the VA, the information is reviewed to determine whether the beneficiary will establish entitlement or continued entitlement to REPS benefits. The information on the form is necessary to determine if the applicant meets REPS eligibility criteria. Without this information, determination of entitlement would not be possible. This is a revision of a currently approved collection as the respondent burden has decreased. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 14 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 44. 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. 2024–02426 Filed 2–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:17 Feb 06, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0108] Agency Information Collection Activity: Report of Income From Property or Business 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 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. 2900–0108’’ 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. 2900–0108’’ 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00127 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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, 38 U.S.C. 1541, and 38 U.S.C. 1315. Title: Report of Income from Property or Business. OMB Control Number: 2900–0108. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21P–4185 is primarily used to gather information that is necessary to determine a claimant’s countable income received from rental property and/or operation of a business. Some expenses associated with rental property and business operations are deductible from the gross income received. Complete information about expenses and income is necessary to determine the net amount of income that is countable. The information is used to determine eligibility for VA benefits, and, if eligibility exists, the proper rate of payment. This is a revision of a currently approved collection as the respondent burden has decreased. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 640 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,280. 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. 2024–02425 Filed 2–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0786] Agency Information Collection Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Longitudinal Study Survey Questionnaire Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8521-8522]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-02426]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0390]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Application of Surviving 
Spouse or Child for REPS Benefit (Restored Entitlement Program for 
Survivors)

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 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 [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0390'' 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. 2900-0390'' 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

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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.
    Title: Application of Surviving Spouse or Child for REPS Benefit 
(Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0390.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 21P-8924 is primarily used to gather the 
necessary information to determine a claimant's eligibility for REPS 
benefits. Respondents are surviving spouses or schoolchildren who are 
establishing eligibility to REPS benefits. The beneficiary will 
complete this information collection and return to the VA by mail or 
fax. Once the form is received by the VA, the information is reviewed 
to determine whether the beneficiary will establish entitlement or 
continued entitlement to REPS benefits. The information on the form is 
necessary to determine if the applicant meets REPS eligibility 
criteria. Without this information, determination of entitlement would 
not be possible. This is a revision of a currently approved collection 
as the respondent burden has decreased.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 14 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 44.

    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. 2024-02426 Filed 2-6-24; 8:45 am]
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