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nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0379’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

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, 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. 

Title: Time Record (Work-Study 

Program)), VA Form 22–8690. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0379. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: Training establishments 

complete VA Form 22–8690 to report 

the number of work-study hours a 

claimant has completed. When a 

claimant elects to receive an advance 

payment, VA will advance payment for 

50 hours, but will withhold benefits (to 

recoup the advance payment) until the 

claimant completes 50 hours of service. 

If the claimant elects not to receive an 

advance payment, benefits are payable 

when the claimant completes 50 hours 

of service. VA uses the data collected to 

ensure that the amount of benefits 

payable to a claimant who is pursuing 

work-study is correct. 

Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal 

Governments. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 21,752 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 5 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Annual Responses: 

261,020. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

65,255. 

Dated: March 15, 2011. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. 2011–6390 Filed 3–17–11; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0161] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Medical Expense Report); Comment 

Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits 

Administration (VBA), 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. This 

notice solicits comments on the 

information needed to report medical 

expenses paid in connection with 

claims for pension and other incomebased benefits. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before May 17, 2011. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov 

or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans 

Benefits Administration (20M33), 

Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 

Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 

20420 or e-mail to 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0161’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

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, 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. 

Title: Medical Expense Report, VA 

Form 21–8416. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0161. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA Form 21–8416 is 

completed by claimants in receipt of or 

claiming income-based benefits to 

report medical expenses paid. 

Unreimbursed medical expenses may be 

excluded as countable income in 

determining a claimant’s entitlement to 

income-based benefits and the rate 

payable. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 96,400 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 30 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On ocassion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

48,200. 

Dated: March 15, 2011. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. 2011–6384 Filed 3–17–11; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0038] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Information From Remarried Widow/ 

er) Activity: Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits 

Administration (VBA), Department of 

Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an 

opportunity for public comment on the 


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