[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 17554]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-8629]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0724]


Proposed Information Collection (FVEC) Activity: 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 
information needed to collect information from honorably discharged 
Filipino veterans of WWII who served in the Armed Forces of the United 
States and who may be eligible to receive a one-time payment from 
Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund (FVEC), which is a part of 
the President's Stimulus Package.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 15, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 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. 2900-0724'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

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: Statement in Support of Claim (Filipino Veterans Equity 
Compensation Fund), VA Form 21-4138(CF).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0724.
    Abstract: Veterans who served in the organized military forces of 
the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, including 
certain service in the Philippine Scouts or in organized guerrilla 
forces recognized by the United States Army, while such forces were in 
the service of the Armed Forces of the United States, are entitled to a 
one time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund. 
The veteran must be honorably discharged and served before July 1, 1946 
to receive the one-time payment. Applicants seeking this one-time 
payment must complete VA Form 21-4138(CF) to determine eligibility and 
file their claim on or before February 16, 2010.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,500 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,000.

    Dated: April 10, 2009.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
 [FR Doc. E9-8629 Filed 4-14-09; 8:45 am]
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