2021-06988. Agency Information Collection Activity: Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: VA Form 26-0967, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion, and VA Form 26-0967a, Specially ...  

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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 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 June 7, 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. 2900-0821” 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. 2900-0821” 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 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.

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

    Title: Agency Information Collection Activity under OMB Review: VA Form 26-0967, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion, and VA Form 26-0967a, Specially Adaptive Housing Assistive Technology Grants Criteria and Responses.

    OMB Control Number: 2900-0821.

    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

    Abstract: The proposed regulations would require applicants to submit VA Form 26-0967, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion. These regulations would also require applicants to provide statements addressing six scoring criteria for grant awards as part of their application. The information will be used by Loan Guaranty personnel in deciding whether an applicant meets the requirements and satisfies the scoring criteria for award of an SAH Assistive Technology grant under 38 U.S.C. 2108. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

    Affected Public: Individuals and households.

    Estimated Annual Burden: 40 hours.

    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2 hours.

    Frequency of Response: One time.

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 20.

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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. 2021-06988 Filed 4-5-21; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
04/06/2021
Department:
Veterans Affairs Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
2021-06988
Dates:
Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 7, 2021.
Pages:
17891-17891 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
OMB Control No. 2900-0821
PDF File:
2021-06988.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