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matter of public record. Comments are

invited on: (a) Whether the collection of

information is necessary for the proper

performance of the functions of the

agency, including whether the

information shall have practical utility;

(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate

of the burden of the collection of

information; (c) ways to enhance the

quality, utility, and clarity of the

information to be collected; (d) ways to

minimize the burden of the collection of

information on respondents, including

through the use of automated collection

techniques or other forms of information

technology; and (e) estimates of capital

or start-up costs and costs of operation,

maintenance, and purchase of services

to provide information.

Approved: April 11, 2001.

Garrick R. Shear,

IRS Reports Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. 01–10162 Filed 4–23–01; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900–0065]

Proposed Information Collection

Activity: Proposed Collection;

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

revision 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 determine the

termination date of a claimant’s

employment.

DATES: Written comments and

recommendations on the proposed

collection of information should be

received on or before June 25, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments

on the collection of information to

Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits

Administration (20S52), Department of

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,

NW, Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail

irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0065’’ in any

correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or

FAX (202) 275–5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the

PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104–13; 44

U.S.C., 3501–3520), 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: Request for Employment

Information in Connection with Claim

for Disability Benefits, VA Form 21–

4192.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0065.

Type of Review: Revision of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract: VA Form 21–4192 is used to

request employment information of a

claimant applying for disability benefits.

The information is necessary to

determine the date of termination of the

claimant’s employment.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.

Estimated Annual Burden: 15,000

hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 15 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

60,000.

Dated: March 30, 2001.

By direction of the Secretary.

Barbara H. Epps,

Management Analyst, Information

Management Service.

[FR Doc. 01–10082 Filed 4–23–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900–0066]

Proposed Information Collection

Activity: Proposed Collection;

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 for information

needed to determine a veteran’s

eligibility for disability insurance

benefits.

DATES: Written comments and

recommendations on the proposed

collection of information should be

received on or before June 25, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments

on the collection of information to

Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits

Administration (20S52), Department of

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,

NW, Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail

irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0066’’ in any

correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or

FAX (202) 275–5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the

PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104–13; 44

U.S.C., 3501—3520), 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