[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 193 (Monday, October 6, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60234-60235]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-23738]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-(VA Form 20-0968)]
Claim for Reimburse of Travel Expenses 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 new collection and
allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice
solicits comments on the information needed to provide beneficiary
travel benefits under 38 CFR 21.370 through 21.376.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before December 5, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through the 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-(VA Form 20-0968)'' 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 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: Quarterly Report of State Approving Agency Activities.
OMB Control Number: 2900-(VA Form 20-0968).
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: The purpose of the information collection is for
claimants to apply for the mileage reimbursement benefit in an
efficient, convenient and accurate manner. VBA must determine the
identity of the claimant; the dates and length of the trip being
claimed, based on the claimant's residence and the place of evaluation
and counseling, or other place in connection with vocational
rehabilitation; and whether expenses other than mileage are being
claimed.
Affected Public: Federal government.
Estimated Annual Burden: 10,750 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once.
Estimated Number of Responses: 129,000.
Dated: October 1, 2014.
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By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-23738 Filed 10-3-14; 8:45 am]
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