[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 11 (Thursday, January 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 2945]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00664]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0660]
Proposed Information Collection (Request for Contact
Information); 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 revision of
a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information
needed to obtain contact information on individuals residing in a
remote location.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before March 17, 2014.
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 (20M35),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420 or email to [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900-0660'' in any correspondence. During the comment period,
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924
or FAX (202) 632-8925.
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.
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: Request for Contact Information, VA Form 21-30.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0660.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21-30 is used to locate individuals when contact
information cannot be obtained by other means or when travel funds may
be significantly impacted in cases where an individual resides in a
remote location and is not home during the day or when visited. VA uses
the data collected determine whether a fiduciary of a beneficiary is
properly executing his or her duties.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,250 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
Dated: January 10, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-00664 Filed 1-15-14; 8:45 am]
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