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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: Disabled Veterans Application
for Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter
31, Title 38 U.S.C.), VA Form 28–1900.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0009.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of a currently approved
collection.
Abstract: VA Form 28–1900 is
completed by Veterans with a combined
service-connected disability rating of
ten percent or more and awaiting
discharge for such disability to apply for
vocational rehabilitation benefits. VA
provides service and assistance to
veterans with disabilities, who have an
entitlement determination, to gain and
keep suitable employment. Vocational
rehabilitation also provides service to
support veterans with disabilities to
achieve maximum independence in
their daily living activities if
employment is not reasonably feasible.
VA use the information collected to
determine the claimant’s eligibility for
vocational rehabilitation benefits.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 16,961
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 15 minutes.

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Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
67,844.
Dated: January 10, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0660]

Proposed Information Collection
(Request for Contact Information);
Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.

AGENCY:

ACTION:

Notice.

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.

SUMMARY:

Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before March 17, 2014.

DATES:

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
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0660’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.

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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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