[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 76 (Thursday, April 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 20438]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-5896]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0564]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 on the 
information needed to enroll claimants receiving benefit payments into 
an electronic funds transfer program.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 19, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35 Department 
of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or 
e-mail: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0564'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 
or FAX (202) 275-5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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.
    Titles:
    a. Direct Deposit Enrollment, VA Form 24-0296.
    b. Direct Deposit Enrollment (Australia), VA Form 24-0296a.
    c. Direct Deposit Enrollment (Canada), VA Form 24-0596b.
    d. Direct Deposit Enrollment (Germany), VA Form 24-2096c.
    e. Direct Deposit Enrollment (Ireland), VA Form 24-0296d.
    f. Direct Deposit Enrollement (United Kingdom), VA Form 24-0296e.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0564.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Claimants complete the Direct Deposit Enrollment forms to 
authorize VA to electronically deposit their benefit payments into 
their financial institution account.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. VA Form 24-0296--750 hours.
    b. VA Form 24-0296a (Australia)--100 hours.
    c. VA Form 24-2096b (Canada)--100 hours.
    d. VA Form 24-2096c (Germany)--100 hours.
    e. VA Form 24-2096d (Ireland)--100 hours.
    f. VA Form 24-2096e (United Kingdom)--100 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    a. VA Form 24-0296--3,000.
    b. VA Form 24-0296a (Australia)--400.
    c. VA Form 24-2096b (Canada)--400.
    d. VA Form 24-2096c (Germany)--400.
    e. VA Form 24-0296d (Ireland)--400.
    f. VA Form 24-0296e (United Kingdom)--400.

    Dated: April 6, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E6-5896 Filed 4-19-06; 8:45 am]
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