Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Authorization To Disclose Personal Information To A Third Party, 19023-19024 [2024-05553]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 52 / Friday, March 15, 2024 / Notices other functions of the Commission as authorized by law. 9. Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA): To the FLRA in connection with the investigation and resolution of allegations of unfair labor practices, the resolution of exceptions to arbitration awards when a question of material fact is raised, matters before the Federal Service Impasses Panel, and the investigation of representation petitions and the conduct or supervision of representation elections. 10. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB): To the MSPB in connection with appeals, special studies of the civil service and other merit systems, review of rules and regulations, investigation of alleged or possible prohibited personnel practices, and such other functions promulgated in 5 U.S.C. 1205 and 1206, or as authorized by law. 11. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): To the NARA in records management inspections conducted under 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906, or other functions authorized by laws and policies governing NARA operations and VA records management responsibilities. 12. Federal Agencies, Courts, Litigants, for Litigation or Administrative Proceedings: To another federal agency, court, or party in litigation before a court or in an administrative proceeding conducted by a Federal agency, when the government is a party to the judicial or administrative proceeding. 13. Governmental Agencies, for VA Hiring, Security Clearance, Contract, License, Grant: To a Federal, state, local, or other governmental agency maintaining civil or criminal violation records, or other pertinent information, such as employment history, background investigations, or personal or educational background, to obtain information relevant to VA’s hiring, transfer, or retention of an employee, issuance of a security clearance, letting of a contract, or issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit. The disclosure of the names and addresses of veterans and their dependents from VA records under this routine use must also comply with the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 5701 14. Unions: To officials of labor organizations recognized under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 71 provided that the disclosure is limited to information identified in 5 U.S.C. 7114(b)(4) that is relevant and necessary to their duties of exclusive representation concerning personnel policies, practices, and matters affecting working conditions 15. Consumer Reporting Agencies: To a consumer reporting agency for the purpose of locating the individual, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Mar 14, 2024 Jkt 262001 obtaining a consumer report to determine the ability of the individual to repay an indebtedness to the United States, or assisting in the collection of such indebtedness, provided that the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 5701(g)(2) and (4) have been met, provided that the disclosure is limited to information that is reasonably necessary to identify such individual or concerning that individual’s indebtedness to the United States by virtue of the person’s participation in a benefits program administered by the Department. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS: Records are maintained in electronic form in VA Data Centers. 19023 to them should contact the System Manager in writing as indicated above. A request to contest or amend records must state clearly and concisely what record is being contested, the reasons for contesting it, and the proposed amendment to the record. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: Generalized notice is provided by the publication of this notice. For specific notice, see Record Access Procedure, above. EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. HISTORY: 88 FR 87844 (December 19, 2023). [FR Doc. 2024–05535 Filed 3–14–24; 8:45 am] POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS: BILLING CODE 8320–01–P Records may be retrieved by, VA organizational unit, originating telephone number, destination telephone number, location and/or duration of call. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS: Records in this system are retained and disposed of in accordance with the schedule approved by the Archivist of the United States, Records Control Schedule 10–1 Item Number 2525.1. ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS: 1. Access to telecommunication areas at VA facilities is generally limited by appropriate locking devices and restricted to authorized employees and vendor personnel. Generally, VA areas are always locked, and the facilities are protected from outside access by the Federal Protective Service or other security personnel. 2. Access to file information or the database is controlled by VA Office of Information and Technology employees. The system recognizes authorized VA employees and Contractors by two factor authentication methods. Accessing the database remotely uses encryption and two factor authentication methods. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Individuals wishing to request access to records pertaining to them should contact the System Manager in writing as indicated above. A request for access to records must contain the requester’s full name, address, telephone number, be signed by the requester, and describe the records sought in sufficient detail to enable VA personnel to locate them with a reasonable amount of effort. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: Individuals seeking to contest or amend records in this system pertaining PO 00000 Frm 00136 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [OMB Control No. 2900–0856] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Authorization To Disclose Personal Information To A Third Party Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain, select ‘‘Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments’’, then search the list for the information collection by Title or ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0856.’’ 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. 2900–0856’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 19024 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 52 / Friday, March 15, 2024 / Notices Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. Title: Authorization to Disclose Personal Information to a Third Party VA Form 29–0975 and Authorization to Disclose Personal Information to a Third Party VA Form 29–0975e (DocuSign Version). OMB Control Number: 2900–0856. Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection. Abstract: This form will be used by the Department of Veterans Affairs Insurance Center (VAIC) to enable a third party to act on behalf of the insured Veteran/beneficiary. Many of our customers are of advanced age or suffer from limiting disabilities and need assistance from a third party to conduct their affairs. The information collected provides an optional service 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. 2024–05553 Filed 3–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Women Veterans, 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 Women Veterans will conduct a virtual meeting on April 2–4, 2024. The meeting will begin and ends as follows: Date Time Location April 2, 2024 ............................................... April 3, 2024 ............................................... April 4, 2024 ............................................... 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) ...... 12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (EST) .......................................... 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (EST) ............................................ WEBEX link and call-in information below. WEBEX link and call-in information below. WEBEX link and call-in information below. The meeting sessions are open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding the needs of women Veterans with respect to health care, rehabilitation, compensation, outreach and other programs and activities administered by VA designed to meet such needs. The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding such programs and activities. On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the agenda includes updates from the Veterans Health Administration and the Veterans Benefits Administration regarding 2020 and 2022 report recommendations. Time will also be allotted for the public to provide comments starting at 3:30 p.m. and ending no later than 4:00 p.m. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES and is not required to receive insurance benefits. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published at 89 FR 2480 on January 12, 2024, page 2480. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 100 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Mar 14, 2024 Jkt 262001 (EST). The comment period may end sooner, if there are no comments presented or they are exhausted before the end time. Individuals interested in providing comments during the public comment period are allowed no more than three minutes for their statements. On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, the Committee will receive updates from the Veterans Health Administration and the Veterans Benefits Administration regarding 2018 report recommendations. Thursday, April 4, 2024, the committee will receive an update from the Veterans Health Administration, and conduct a full committee discussion on the status of 2018, 2020, 2022 report recommendations. Those who want to submit written statements for the Committee’s review PO 00000 Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 should submit them to the Center for Women Veterans at 00W@mail.va.gov no later than March 21, 2024. Any member of the public who wishes to participate virtually may use the following access information: (https:// veteransaffairs.webex.com/veterans affairs/j.php?MTID=ma3058823e4 8303a8c0f0683912f4a761); meeting number: 2823 307 1003; password: 6TShpns2k8@. Join by phone at 1–404– 397–1596 (USA toll number); Access code: 2823 307 1003. Dated: March 12, 2024. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–05577 Filed 3–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 52 (Friday, March 15, 2024)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0856]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: 
Authorization To Disclose Personal Information To A Third Party

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of 
information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature 
of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and it 
includes the actual data collection instrument.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, select ``Currently 
under Review--Open for Public Comments'', then search the list for the 
information collection by Title or ``OMB Control No. 2900-0856.''

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. 2900-0856'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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    Authority: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.
    Title: Authorization to Disclose Personal Information to a Third 
Party VA Form 29-0975 and Authorization to Disclose Personal 
Information to a Third Party VA Form 29-0975e (DocuSign Version).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0856.
    Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection.
    Abstract: This form will be used by the Department of Veterans 
Affairs Insurance Center (VAIC) to enable a third party to act on 
behalf of the insured Veteran/beneficiary. Many of our customers are of 
advanced age or suffer from limiting disabilities and need assistance 
from a third party to conduct their affairs. The information collected 
provides an optional service and is not required to receive insurance 
benefits.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 
60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of 
information was published at 89 FR 2480 on January 12, 2024, page 2480.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 100 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200.

    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. 2024-05553 Filed 3-14-24; 8:45 am]
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