[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 21 (Wednesday, January 31, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4558-4559]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-01830]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0760]


Agency Information Collection: Certification of United States 
Paralympics Training Status

AGENCY: The Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special 
Events, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special 
Events (NVSPSE), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an 
opportunity for public comment on the 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 revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days 
for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits 
comments for information needed to ascertain the status of disabled 
Veterans that are participating in the Paralympic Allowance Program.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 2, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Joshua McCoy, NVSPSE (002C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0760'' in 
any correspondence.

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During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua McCoy at (202) 461-0456 or Fax 
(202) 495-5228.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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, VA invites 
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of VA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of VA'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.

    Authority: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.

    Title: Certification of United States Paralympics Training Status.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0760.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Section 703 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 
2008, Public Law 110-389, authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs 
(VA) to administer a monthly assistance allowance to a veteran with a 
service-connected or non service-connected disability if the veteran is 
competing for a slot on or selected for the United States Paralympics 
team or is residing at a United States Paralympics training center.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 30 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 25 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annual
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-01830 Filed 1-30-18; 8:45 am]
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