Department of Veterans Affairs June 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Allowances for Caskets and Urns for Unclaimed Remains of Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is implementing in regulation the Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act of 2016, which expanded the casket and urn authority to apply to eligible veteran burials in State and Tribal cemeteries that received a VA cemetery grant. In addition, VA is establishing flat-rate allowances for caskets and urns, which will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Additionally, VA is updating the specifications for caskets based on feedback from funeral directors and other funeral industry professionals. Finally, VA is eliminating the retroactive reimbursement provisions since the relevant applicability period has passed.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Designation of Beneficiary Government Life Insurance and Supplemental Designation of Beneficiary Government Life Insurance
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.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Designation of Beneficiary Government Life Insurance and Supplemental Designation of Beneficiary Government Life Insurance; Withdrawn
On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VA), published a notice in the Federal Register announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection Designation of Beneficiary Government Life Insurance (VA Form 29-336) and Supplemental Designation of Beneficiary Government Life Insurance (VA Form 29-336a). This notice was published in error; therefore, this document corrects that error by withdrawing this FR notice, document number 2023-13529.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the VA is modifying the system of records titled ``Veterans Health Administration Human Capital ManagementVA'' (161VA10A2) as set forth in the Federal Register. This system is used for the management of VHA executive and senior executive employees, as well as employees in national programs, for performance appraisal and bonus award entries, bonus and appraisal documentation storage, rank award and type given, supervisory training status, leadership and organization development, and employee position management.
Privacy Act Of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the VA is modifying the system of records entitled, ``Blood Donor Information-VA'' (04VA10P4D) as set forth in the Federal Register. This system is used to track donor medical history, donation intervals, results of donor testing, as well as report positive or abnormal test results, blood and hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPC) and/or blood components produced from the donation.
Solicitation of Nominations for the Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA), Office of Tribal Government Relations (OTGR), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs (``the Committee'') to represent the following Indian Health Service (IHS) Areas: Bemidji; California; Great Plains; Nashville; Navajo; Tucson.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Designation of Beneficiary Government Life Insurance and Supplemental Designation of Beneficiary Government Life Insurance
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.
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States (hereinafter referred to alternatively as FAS or ``the Committee'').
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Casket and Urn Allowance
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the National Cemetery Administration (NCA), 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.
Agency Information Collection Activity: State Home Programs for Veterans
Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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.
Request for Data and Information on Minority Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of the Secretary, Center for Minority Veterans (CMV), is hereby giving notice of an opportunity for the public to provide available data and information on minority and historically underserved Veterans. Historically underserved Veterans includes racial and ethnic minority (Asian American; Black; Hispanic/Latino; Native American (including American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian); or Pacific- Islander American); LGBTQ+; those whose religious or conscientious identity, beliefs, and practices have been determined to be underserved; language barriers or are without citizenship status; and those in rural areas and on tribal lands.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant's Representative and Appointment of Individual as Claimant's Representative
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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.
National Research Advisory Council; Reestablishment
We are giving notice that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs intends to reestablish the National Research Advisory Council for a 2- year period. The Secretary has determined that the Committee is necessary and in the public interest.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Approval for Collection of Information for the Planning and Execution of National and Regional Veterans Day Observations
The National Veterans Outreach Office of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the agency's proposed collection of certain information. 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.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the VA is modifying the system of records entitled ``Health Professional Scholarship Program, and Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Professional Scholarship Program-VA'' (73VA10A2A) as set forth in the Federal Register. This system is used to determine and document individual applicant eligibility for scholarship awards, selecting applicants to receive awards, calculating service commitments for program participants, ensuring program financial accountability, monitoring educational progress of participants, monitoring the employment status of scholarship participants during periods of obligated service, terminating employees from the program (upon completion or breach), and evaluating and reporting program results and effectiveness.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the VA is modifying the system of records titled ``Veterans Crisis Line DatabaseVA'' (158VA10NC5). This system of records is used to document contact interactions with the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), and to assist with follow-up care based on those interactions. Statistical evaluation data from these records will be used for developing suicide prevention efforts, program and quality assurance improvement, and providing reports to VA officials, Congressional members and the public.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Privacy Act of 1974 requires that all agencies publish in the Federal Register a notice of the existence and character of their systems of records. Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is establishing a new system of records titled ``Other Government Agencies-VA'' (OGA) (213VA0475A1).
Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (``VA'' or ``Department''), with the concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), is issuing this proposed rule for Department of Veterans Affairs employees. This document supplements the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (OGE Standards) issued by OGE and is necessary because it addresses ethical issues unique to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The proposed rule requires employees to seek prior approval for outside employment with a prohibited source, with or without compensation. Prior approval would also be required for serving, with or without compensation, as an officer, director, trustee, general partner, employee, consultant, or contractor for a Veteran-centric organization. Attorneys in the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of General Counsel (OGC) would be subject to additional requirements regarding the outside practice of law.
Exemption of “Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program Records” (203VA08)
On May 20, 2022, in the publication of the Federal Register, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a notice of a new system of records titled, ``Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program Records'' (203VA08). In this notice of proposed rulemaking, VA proposes to exempt this system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act in order to prevent interference with harassment and sexual harassment administrative investigations. For the reasons provided below, the Department proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations by establishing an exemption for records in this system from the specified provisions of the Privacy Act.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
VA is rescinding a system of records entitled, ``All Employee Survey-VA'' (160VA10A2) as set forth in the Federal Register. This system was used for applied managerial as well as scientific statistical analysis of employee satisfaction on quality and quantity of work, personal safety, promotion and training opportunity, fair and equitable treatment, and work/family balance.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network of Support Pilot Survey #2
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.
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans' Family, Caregiver and Survivor Advisory Committee
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Veterans' Family, Caregiver and Survivor Advisory Committee (hereinafter in this section referred to as ``the Committee'').
Update VA Adjudication Regulations To Authorize the Use of Electronic Notification for VA Benefit Claims and Appeals
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its regulations relating to notification of a claims decision in accordance with section 807 of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022 (PACT Act), specifically to permit electronic decision notification between claimants or beneficiaries and VA.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Compliance Inspection Report
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.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Refund of Educational Contributions
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.
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