Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Notice of Meeting, 46306-46307 [2024-11541]

Download as PDF 46306 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 28, 2024 / Notices paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 13614–C series and Form 13614– NR, Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 29, 2024 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Include OMB Control Number 1545– 1964 or form number 13614–C and form 13614–NR in the Subject line of the message. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this collection should be directed to Sara Covington, (202) 317– 5744, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at sara.l.covington@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IRS is currently seeking comments concerning the following information collection tools, reporting, and record-keeping requirements: Title: Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet. OMB Number: 1545–1964. Form Numbers: 13614–C, 13614–C (AR), 13614–C (BN), 13614–C (BR), 13614–C (DE), 13614–C (FA), 13614–C (FR), 13614–C (GUJ), 13614–C (HT), 13614–C (IT) 13614–C (JA), 13614–C (KM), 13614–C (KO), 13614–C (LP), 13614–C (PA), 13614–C (PL), 13614–C (PT), 13614–C (RU), 13614–C (SO), 13614–C (SP), 13614–C (TL), 13614–C (UR), 13614–C (VIE), 13614–C (ZH–S) 13614–C (ZH–T), and 13614–NR. Abstract: The Form 13614–C series and Form 13614–NR contains a standardized list of required intake questions to guide volunteers in the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs in asking taxpayers basic questions about themselves. The form provides the volunteer with structured and consistent information to accurately prepare the taxpayer’s return. Current Actions: Form 13614–C and Form 13614–NR was redesigned and updated to meet OMB request on Race/ Ethnicity. Changes to the burden estimates are due to the most current filing data. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:43 May 24, 2024 Jkt 262001 Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Form 13614–C: Estimated Number of Responses: 2,561,781. Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 426,964. Form 13614–NR: Estimated Number of Responses: 15,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,500. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: May 22, 2024. Sara L Covington, IRS Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2024–11603 Filed 5–24–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00252 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, 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 Disability Compensation (hereinafter the Committee) will hold virtual meeting sessions on Monday, June 24, 2024, through Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The meeting sessions will begin, and end as follows: Date Monday, June 24, 2024. Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Time 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). The meeting sessions are open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The Committee is to assemble and review relevant information relating to the nature and character of disabilities arising during service in the Armed Forces, provide an ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the VASRD, and give advice on the most appropriate means of responding to the needs of Veterans relating to disability compensation in the future. On Monday, June 24, 2024, through Wednesday, June 26, 2024, the agenda will include overview presentations, updates from various staffs on new and ongoing VA initiatives and priorities, and a review and discussions of the 2022 Biennial Report. In addition, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, the public comment period will be open for 30-minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST. The public can also submit one-page summaries of their written statements for the Committee’s review. Public comments may be received no later than June 14, 2024, for inclusion in the official meeting record. Please send these comments to Jadine Piper of the Veterans Benefits Administration, Compensation Service, at 21C_ACDC.VBACO@va.gov. Members of the public who wish to obtain a copy of the agenda should E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 28, 2024 / Notices contact Jadine Piper at 21C_ ACDC.VBACO@va.gov, and provide their name, professional affiliation, email address and phone number. The call-in number (United States, Chicago) for those who would like to attend the meeting is: 872–701–0185; phone conference ID: 170 422 972#. Members of the public may also access the meeting by pasting the following URL into a web browser: https://bit.ly/ 4aTik69. Dated: May 21, 2024. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–11541 Filed 5–24–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board, Notice of Meeting khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Ch.10, that a meeting of the Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board will be held July 9, 2024, via Webex. The meeting will be held between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. EDT. The meeting will be closed to the public from 3:30–5 p.m. EDT for scientific review and the discussion, examination, and reference VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:43 May 24, 2024 Jkt 262001 to the research applications. Discussions will involve reference to staff and consultant critiques of research proposals. Discussions will deal with scientific merit of each proposal and qualifications of personnel conducting the studies, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Additionally, premature disclosure of research information could significantly obstruct implementation of proposed agency action regarding the research proposals. As provided by Public Law 92–463 subsection 10(d), as amended by Public Law 94–409, closing the committee meeting is in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) and (9)(B). The objective of the Board is to provide for the fair and equitable selection of the most meritorious research projects for support by VA research funds and to offer advice for research program officials on program priorities and policies. The ultimate objective of the Board is to ensure the high quality and mission relevance of VA’s legislatively mandated Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Science Research and Development programs. Board members advise the Directors of the Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences Research Services and the Chief Research and Development Officer on the scientific and technical merit, the mission relevance, and the protection of human subjects of Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences Research and Development proposals. The Board does not consider grants, contracts, or other forms of extramural research. PO 00000 Frm 00253 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 46307 Members of the public may attend the open portion of the meeting. To attend the open portion of the meeting (3–3:30 p.m. EDT), the public may join by dialing the phone number 1–404–397– 1596 and entering the meeting number (access code): 2820 097 2881. Public comments accepted during the open portion of the meeting and Public stakeholders who want to speak to the committee will be afforded 3 minutes during the public comment period. These stakeholders must notify the DFO of their intention to speak to the Committee. Written public comments must be sent to Michael R. Burgio, Ph.D., Designated Federal Officer, Advisory Committee Management Office, 811 Vermont Avenue NW, Room 4342A, Washington, DC 20006, or to Michael.Burgio@va.gov at least five days before the meeting. The written public comments will be shared with the board members. The public may not attend the closed portion of the meeting as disclosure of research information could significantly obstruct implementation of proposed agency action regarding the research proposals (Public Law 92–463 subsection 10(d), as amended by Public Law 94–409, closing the committee meeting is in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) and (9)(B). Dated: May 21, 2024. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–11549 Filed 5–24–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46306-46307]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11541]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, 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 Disability Compensation (hereinafter the Committee) will 
hold virtual meeting sessions on Monday, June 24, 2024, through 
Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The meeting sessions will begin, and end as 
follows:

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                   Date                                 Time
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Monday, June 24, 2024.....................  10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
                                             Eastern Standard Time
                                             (EST).
Tuesday, June 25, 2024....................  10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
                                             Eastern Standard Time
                                             (EST).
Wednesday, June 26, 2024..................  10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
                                             Eastern Standard Time
                                             (EST).
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    The meeting sessions are open to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule 
for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The Committee is to assemble and 
review relevant information relating to the nature and character of 
disabilities arising during service in the Armed Forces, provide an 
ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the VASRD, and give advice 
on the most appropriate means of responding to the needs of Veterans 
relating to disability compensation in the future.
    On Monday, June 24, 2024, through Wednesday, June 26, 2024, the 
agenda will include overview presentations, updates from various staffs 
on new and ongoing VA initiatives and priorities, and a review and 
discussions of the 2022 Biennial Report.
    In addition, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, the public comment period 
will be open for 30-minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST. The 
public can also submit one-page summaries of their written statements 
for the Committee's review. Public comments may be received no later 
than June 14, 2024, for inclusion in the official meeting record. 
Please send these comments to Jadine Piper of the Veterans Benefits 
Administration, Compensation Service, at [email protected].
    Members of the public who wish to obtain a copy of the agenda 
should

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contact Jadine Piper at [email protected], and provide their name, 
professional affiliation, email address and phone number. The call-in 
number (United States, Chicago) for those who would like to attend the 
meeting is: 872-701-0185; phone conference ID: 170 422 972#. Members of 
the public may also access the meeting by pasting the following URL 
into a web browser: https://bit.ly/4aTik69.

    Dated: May 21, 2024.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-11541 Filed 5-24-24; 8:45 am]
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