[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 126 (Monday, June 30, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36960-36961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-14760]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New (21-0773)]


Proposed Information Collection (Operation Enduring Freedom/
Operation Iraqi Freedom Seriously Injured/Ill Service Member Veteran 
Worksheet); 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

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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 new collection and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information 
provided to Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans 
regarding benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 29, 2008

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through http://www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans 
Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-New (21-
0773)'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may 
be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
http://www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461-9769 
or FAX (202) 275-5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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.
    Title: Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom Seriously 
Injured/Ill Service Member Veteran Worksheet, VA Form 21-0773.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New (21-0773).
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: Veterans Service Representatives used VA Form 21-0773 as 
a checklist to ensure that they provided Operation Enduring Freedom or 
Operation Iraqi Freedom service members with at least six months 
remaining on active duty and who may have suffered a serious injury or 
illness, with information, forms, and/or referral service regarding VA 
benefits.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 77 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 153.

    Dated: June 23, 2008.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E8-14760 Filed 6-27-08; 8:45 am]
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