[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 22 (Monday, February 3, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 6020]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-01915]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0663]


Agency Information Collection Activity: (Pay Now Enter Info Page)

AGENCY: Debt Management Center, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Debt Management Center (DMC), 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.

DATES:  Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 3, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to John Scott, Debt Management Center (189), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0663'' in 
any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John W. Scott at (612) 970-5740 or 
email [email protected].

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, DMC 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of DMC's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of DMC'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: Pay Now Enter Info Page.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0663.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement of a previously OMB approved 
collection.
    Abstract: Claimants who participated in VA's benefit programs and 
owe debts to VA can voluntary make online payments through VA's Pay Now 
Enter Info Page website. Data enter on the Pay Now Enter Info Page is 
redirected to the Department of Treasury's Pay.gov website allowing 
claimants to make payments with credit or debit cards, or directly from 
their bank account. At the conclusion of the transaction, the claimant 
will receive a confirmation acknowledging the success or failure of the 
transaction.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 31,261 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Daily.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 187,567.

By direction of the Secretary.
Danny S. Green,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Performance and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2020-01915 Filed 1-31-20; 8:45 am]
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