Federal Register: November 1, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 212)
DOCID: FR Doc 02-27778
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Veterans Affairs Department
OMB ID: [OMB Control No. 2900-0132]
NOTICE: NOTICES
ACTION: Agency information collection activities:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 31, 2002.
DOCUMENT 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 a 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 veteran's eligibility for specially adapted housing or for a special home adaptation grant.
SUMMARY:
Proposed collection; comment request,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C., 35013520), 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: Veteran's Application in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing or Special Home Adaptation Grant, VA Form 264555.
OMB Control Number: 29000132.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The form is used to gather the necessary information to
determine the veteran's eligibility for specially adapted housing or the special home adaptation grant.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 250 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500.
Dated: October 22, 2002.
By direction of the Secretary.
Ernesto Castro,
Director, Records Management Service.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 or FAX (202) 2755947.