[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 2, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 34504-34505] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-16778] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Agency Information Collection: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). OMB Control Number: 2900-0018. Title and Form Number: Application for Accreditation as Service Organization Representative, VA Form 21; and Appointment of Attorney or Agent as Claimant's Representative, VA Form 22a. Type of Review: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired. Need and Uses: VA Form 21 will be used to obtain basic information necessary to determine whether an individual may be accredited as a service organization representative for purposes of representation of claimants before the VA. The information will be used by VA to evaluate qualifications, ensure against conflicts of interest, and allow appropriate organization officials to certify the character and qualifications of applicants. VA Form 22a will be used by a claimant for VA benefits to confer power of attorney upon an attorney or agent in order that the attorney or agent may represent the claimant in proceedings before the VA. The information is necessary for determining whether access to claimant records may be provided and for notification purposes. Affected Public: Individuals and households, Business or other for- profit, Not-for-profit institutions and State, Local or Tribal Government Estimated Annual Burden: 1,750 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,000. ADDRESSES: A copy of this submission may be obtained from Ron Taylor, VA Clearance Officer (045A4), Department of Veterans Affairs, 8l0 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 273-8015. Comments and recommendations concerning the submission should be [[Page 34505]] directed to VA's OMB Desk Officer, Allison Eydt, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395-4650. DO NOT send requests for benefits to this address. DATES: Comments on the information collection should be directed to the OMB Desk Officer by no later than August 1, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Taylor, VA Clearance Officer (045A4), (202) 273-8015. Dated: June 24, 1996. By direction of the Secretary. William T. Morgan, Management Analyst. [FR Doc. 96-16778 Filed 7-1-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P