Federal Register: October 14, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 197)
DOCID: fr14oc09-111 FR Doc E9-24636
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Veterans Affairs Department
OMB ID: [OMB Control No. 2900-0518]
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr14oc09-111
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Proposed Information Collection (Income Verification) Activity: Comment Request
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 14, 2009.
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 claimant's entitlement to income dependent benefits.
SUMMARY:
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 35013521), 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: Income Verification, VA Form 210161a.
OMB Control Number: 29000518.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 210161a is completed by employers of VA
beneficiaries who have been identified as having inaccurately reported
their income to VA. VA uses the data collected to determine the beneficiary's entitlement to income dependent benefits.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Annual Burden: 15,000 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 30 minutes.
Estimated Annual Responses: 30,000.
Dated: October 8, 2009.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461-9769 or FAX (202) 2755947.