[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 221 (Monday, November 17, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68509-68510]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-27034]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0198]


Proposed Information Collection (Supporting Statement for VA Form 
10-8678 Application for Annual Clothing Allowance); Activity: Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 extension 
collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed for 
Veterans, Veteran Representatives and health care providers to request 
reimbursement from the federal government for emergency services at a 
private institution.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 16, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; 
or Audrey Revere, Office of Regulatory and Administrative Affairs, 
Veterans Health Administration (10B4), Department of Veterans Affairs, 
810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email: 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0198'' in 
any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Revere at (202) 461-5694.

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, VHA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of VHA'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: Application for Annual Clothing Allowance.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0198.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its 
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) administers an integrated program 
of benefits and services, established by law, for veterans, service 
personnel, and their dependents and/or beneficiaries. Information is 
requested by this form under the authority of 38 U.S.C., Section 1162, 
Clothing Allowance, which provides authority for the Secretary to pay a 
clothing allowance to veterans who because of a service-connected 
disability, wears or uses a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance 
(including a wheelchair) which tends to wear out or tear clothing or 
uses medication that causes irreparable damage to the outer garments. 
Entitlement to this benefit is granted by 38 CFR 3.810, Clothing 
Allowance, upon application by the eligible individual.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,120 burden hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 6 minutes.

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    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,720.

    Dated: November 10, 2014.
    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-27034 Filed 11-14-14; 8:45 am]
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