2021-18689. Agency Information Collection Activity: Election To Waive, Retain, or Re-Elect Due Process Rights if in Receipt of Concurrent Active Duty Service Pay and Disability Compensation Pay  

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    AGENCY:

    Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

    ACTION:

    Notice.

    SUMMARY:

    Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 new 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 November 1, 2021.

    ADDRESSES:

    Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-NEW” in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-NEW” in any correspondence.

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    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, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including whether the Start Printed Page 48820information 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.

    Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 5101(a), and 5304(c).

    Title: Election to Waive, Retain, or Re-Elect Due Process Rights if in Receipt of Concurrent Active Duty Service Pay and Disability Compensation Pay (VA Form 21-10213).

    OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW.

    Type of Review: New collection.

    Abstract: VA Form 21-10213, will be used to determine whether an election to waive due process rights is acknowledged, re-elected, or cancelled when a veteran is in receipt of concurrent active duty service pay and disability compensation pay. Without this collection of information, determination of election would not be possible.

    Affected Public: Individuals and households.

    Estimated Annual Burden: 8,333 hours.

    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.

    Frequency of Response: One time.

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100,000.

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    By direction of the Secretary.

    Maribel Aponte,

    VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.

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    [FR Doc. 2021-18689 Filed 8-30-21; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
08/31/2021
Department:
Veterans Affairs Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
2021-18689
Dates:
Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before November 1, 2021.
Pages:
48819-48820 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
OMB Control No. 2900-NEW
PDF File:
2021-18689.pdf
Supporting Documents:
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: VHA Homeless Programs-Project CHALENG (Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups) for Veterans; FR Doc No: 2021-14183; OMB Control No. 2900-0843
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Application for DIC by Parent(s) Including Accrued Benefits and Death Compensation; OMB No. 0005; FR Doc. 2021–12465
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Eligibility Verification Reports; OMB No. 0101; FR Doc. 2021–12539
» Privacy Act; System of Records; FR Doc. 2021–11316
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker and Claim for Government Medallion for Placement in a Private Cemetery; OMB No. 0222; FR Doc. 2021–10483
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Request for Employment Information in Connection with Claim for Disability Benefits; OMB No. 0065; FR Doc. 2021–10295
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Request for Contact Information; OMB No. 0660; FR Doc No: 2021-07527
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Eligibility Verification Reports; OMB No. 0101; FR Doc No: 2021-07268
» Privacy Act; System of Records; FR Doc No: 2021-07310
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Veteran Readiness and Employment Questionnaire; OMB No. 0092; FR Doc No: 2021-07237