[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 179 (Thursday, September 14, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 55680]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-23573]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0438]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Information and Technology, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 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 on requirements 
relating to the release of names and addresses of veterans and their 
dependents to non-profit organizations.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before November 13, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Denise McLamb, Information Management Service (045A4), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420. Please 
refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0438'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb at (202) 273-8030 or FAX 
(202) 273-5981.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 
U.S.C., 3501-3520), 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, OI&T 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of functions, including whether 
the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the 
burden estimate 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: 38 CFR 1.519 Lists of Names and Addresses.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0438.
    Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection.
    Abstract: Title 38, U.S.C., 5701(f)(1) authorizes VA to disclose 
mailing lists of veterans and their dependents to nonprofit 
organizations, but only for certain specific and narrow purposes. 
Criminal penalties are provided for improper use of the list by the 
organization in violation of subsection (f) limitations. The 
information collection in this regulation ensures that any disclosure 
of a list under this subsection is authorized by law. VA must ascertain 
that the applicant is a nonprofit organization and intends to use the 
list for a proper purpose; if not, Title 38, U.S.C., 5701(a) prohibits 
disclosure. The additional information collection (specific geographic 
locations, point of contact, type of output and signature of 
organization head) is necessary to ensure timely and accurate 
processing of each application. Failure to obtain this information will 
prevent the Department from fulfilling its statutory obligations.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions and State, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 50 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 60 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.

    Dated: August 30, 2000.

    By direction of the Acting Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 00-23573 Filed 9-13-00; 8:45 am]
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