[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 191 (Monday, October 3, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61147-61148]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-25381]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0670]
Proposed Information Collection (Fiduciary Statement in Support
of Appointment) Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The 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 extension
of currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment
in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for
information needed to determine a claimant's qualification as a
fiduciary.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before December 2, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through http://www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans
Benefits Administration (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0670''
in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be
viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at
http://www.Regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461-9769
or fax (202) 275-5947.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44
U.S.C. 3501-3521), 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.
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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.
Title: Fiduciary Statement in Support of Appointment, VA Form 21-
0792.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0670.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: Individual's seeking appointment as a fiduciary of VA
beneficiaries complete VA Form 21-0792. VA uses the data collected to
determine the individual's qualification as a fiduciary and to inquire
about his or her credit and criminal background.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,875 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,500.
Dated: September 28, 2011.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-25381 Filed 9-30-11; 8:45 am]
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