Agency Information Collection Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Longitudinal Study Survey Questionnaire, 8522-8523 [2024-02484]

Download as PDF 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 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 7, 2024 / Notices 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 nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0786’’ 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. 2900–0786’’ 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: Public Law 112–256, section 221–225. Title: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VR&E Longitudinal Study Survey Questionnaire. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:17 Feb 06, 2024 Jkt 262001 OMB Control Number: 2900–0786. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: As required by Public Law 110–389 section 334, VBA will continue to collect survey data with the revised questionnaire on individuals who began participating in the VR&E program during fiscal years 2010, 2012, and 2014. VA will conduct a study of this data to determine the long-term positive outcomes of individuals participating in VBA’s VR&E program. The purpose of this study is to monitor the effectiveness of VR&E program, so that we can find ways to improve the program and increase the support VA provide to Veterans daily. The data collected in this study is integral to VA submitting a congressionally-mandated annual report on the long-term outcomes of Veterans who participate in the VR&E program. Affected Public: Individuals. Estimated Annual Burden: 2,695 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annual. Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,084. By direction of the Secretary. Dorothy Glasgow, VA PRA Clearance Officer, (Alt), Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2024–02484 Filed 2–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0658] Agency Information Collection Activity: Lender’s Staff Appraisal Reviewer (SAR) Application Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00128 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8523 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. 2900–0658’’ 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. 2900–0658’’ 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: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. Title: Lender’s Staff Appraisal Reviewer (SAR) Application (VA Form 26–0785). OMB Control Number: 2900–0658. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Title 38 U.S.C. 3702(d) authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish standards for lenders making automatically guaranteed loans and 38 U.S.C. 3731(f) authorizes VA to establish, in regulation, standards and procedures to authorize a lender to determine the reasonable value of property. VA has implemented this authority through its E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8522-8523]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-02484]


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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

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans

[[Page 8523]]

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. 2900-0786'' 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. 2900-0786'' 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: Public Law 112-256, section 221-225.
    Title: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VR&E Longitudinal Study 
Survey Questionnaire.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0786.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: As required by Public Law 110-389 section 334, VBA will 
continue to collect survey data with the revised questionnaire on 
individuals who began participating in the VR&E program during fiscal 
years 2010, 2012, and 2014. VA will conduct a study of this data to 
determine the long-term positive outcomes of individuals participating 
in VBA's VR&E program. The purpose of this study is to monitor the 
effectiveness of VR&E program, so that we can find ways to improve the 
program and increase the support VA provide to Veterans daily. The data 
collected in this study is integral to VA submitting a congressionally-
mandated annual report on the long-term outcomes of Veterans who 
participate in the VR&E program.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,695 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annual.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,084.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Dorothy Glasgow,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, (Alt), Office of Enterprise and Integration/
Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-02484 Filed 2-6-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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