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required for a variety of payroll and 

personnel functions. 

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE

SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND

THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES: 

(1) In the event that records 

maintained in this system of records 

indicate a violation or potential 

violation of law, whether civil, criminal 

or regulatory in nature, and whether 

arising by general statute or particular 

program statute, or by regulation, rule or 

order pursuant thereto, the relevant 

records in the system of records may be 

referred, as a routine use, to the 

appropriate agency, whether Federal, 

State, local, or foreign, charged with the 

responsibility of implementing the 

statute, or rule or regulation or order 

issued pursuant thereto. 

(2) A record from this system may be 

disclosed to other Federal agencies and 

the Office of Personnel Management if 

necessary for or regarding the payment 

of salaries and expenses incident to 

employment at the Office of Thrift 

Supervision or other Federal 

employment, or the vesting, 

computation, and payment of retirement 

or disability benefits. 

(3) A record from this system may be 

disclosed if necessary to support the 

assessment, computation, and collection 

of Federal, State, and local taxes, in 

accordance with established procedures. 

(4) Disclosure of information may be 

made to a congressional office in 

response to an inquiry made at the 

request of the individual to whom the 

record pertains. 

(5) Records from this system may be 

disclosed to the Office of Child Support 

Enforcement, Administration for 

Children and Families, Department of 

Health and Human Services, for the 

purpose of locating individuals to 

establish paternity, establishing and 

modifying orders of child support, 

identifying sources of income, and for 

other support enforcement actions as 

required by the Personal Responsibility 

and Work Opportunity Reconciliation 

Act (Welfare Reform Law, Pub. L. 104– 

193). 

(6) Information from these records 

may be disclosed in civil, criminal, 

administrative or arbitration 

proceedings before a court, magistrate, 

administrative or arbitration tribunal, in 

the course of pre-trial discovery, 

motions, trial, appellate review, or in 

settlement negotiations, when OTS, the 

Director of OTS, an OTS employee, the 

Department of the Treasury, the 

Secretary of the Treasury, or the United 

States is a party or has an interest in or 

is likely to be affected by such 

proceeding and an OTS attorney 

determines that the information is 

arguably relevant to that proceeding. 

(7) Relevant information may be 

disclosed to the Department of Justice, 

private counsel, or an insurance carrier 

for the purpose of defending an action 

or seeking legal advice, to assure that 

the agency and its employees receive 

appropriate representation in legal 

proceedings. 

(8) Information may be disclosed to 

respond to State and local authorities in 

connection with garnishment 

proceedings; 

(9) Information may be disclosed to 

private creditors for the purpose of 

garnishment of wages of an employee if 

the debt has been reduced to a 

judgment. 

(10) Information may be disclosed to 

the appropriate agencies, entities, and 

persons when (a) the Department 

suspects or has confirmed that the 

security or confidentiality of 

information in the system of records has 

been compromised; (b) the Department 

has determined that as a result of the 

suspected or confirmed compromise 

there is a risk of harm to economic or 

property interests, identity theft or 

fraud, or harm to the security or 

integrity of this system or other systems 

or programs (whether maintained by the 

Department or another agency or entity) 

that rely upon the compromised 

information; and (c) the disclosure made 

to such agencies, entities, and persons is 

reasonably necessary to assist in 

connection with the Department’s 

efforts to respond to the suspected or 

confirmed compromise and prevent, 

minimize, or remedy such harm. 

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, 

RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, DISPOSING

OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: 

STORAGE: 

Records are maintained on electronic 

media, microfiche, and in paper files. 

RETRIEVABILITY: 

Records are filed by individual name, 

social security number and by office. 

SAFEGUARDS: 

Paper and microfiche records are 

maintained in secured offices and 

access is limited to personnel whose 

official duties require such access and 

who have a need to know the 

information in a record for a particular 

job-related purpose. Access to 

computerized records is limited, 

through the use of a password, to those 

whose official duties require access. 

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: 

Records are retained and disposed of 

in accordance with National Archives 

and Records Administration Approved 

Records Schedules. 

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: 

Deputy Chief Finance Officer, Office 

of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, 

NW., Washington, DC 20552. 

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: 

Individuals wishing to be notified if 

they are named in this system or to gain 

access to records maintained in the 

system must submit a written request 

that (1) identifies the record system; (2) 

identifies the category and type of 

records sought; and (3) provides (i) a 

signature, (ii) an address, and (iii) one 

other item of identification such as a 

photocopy of a driver’s license or other 

official document bearing the 

individual’s signature. See 31 CFR part 

1, subpart C, Appendix L. Address 

inquiries to FOIA Office, Office of Thrift 

Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., 

Washington, DC 20552. 

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: 

See ‘‘Notification procedure’’ above. 

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: 

See ‘‘Notification procedure’’ above. 

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: 

Personnel and payroll records of 

current and former employees. 

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: 

None. 

OTS APPENDIX A—Addresses of Office 

of Thrift Supervision Regional Offices 

(1) Northeast Region: Harborside Financial 

Center Plaza Five, Suite 1600, Jersey City, NJ 

07311. 

(2) Southeast Region: 1475 Peachtree 

Street, NE., Atlanta, GA 30309. 

(3) Central Region: 1 South Wacker Drive, 

Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606. 

(4) Midwest Region: 225 E. John Carpenter 

Freeway, Suite 500, Irving, TX 75062–2326. 

(5) West Region: Office of Thrift 

Supervision, Pacific Plaza, 2001 Junipero 

Serra Boulevard, Suite 650, Daly City, CA 

94014–3897. 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0427] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Former POW Medical History); 

Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Health 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health 

Administration (VHA) 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 information 

needed to assess the health care 

disability compensation or 

rehabilitation needs of Former Prisoners 

of War (FPOW) veteran. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before August 28, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

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

or to Mary Stout, Veterans Health 

Administration (193E1), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: 

mary.stout@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0427’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Mary Stout (202) 461–5867 or FAX (202) 

273–9381. 

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, VHA invites 

comments on: (1) Whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of VHA’s 

functions, including whether the 

information will have practical utility; 

(2) the accuracy of VHA’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: Former POW Medical History, 

VA Form 10–0048. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0427. 

Type of Review: Revision of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA Form 10–0048 is 

completed by a VA physician during a 

medical examination of a Former 

Prisoner of War veteran. VA will use the 

data collected as a guide and reference 

for treatment planning for the FPOW 

veteran. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden: 113 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 90 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: One time. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

75. 

Dated: June 24, 2009. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0017] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Annual-Final Report and Account) 

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 

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 ensure that 

fiduciaries are properly administering 

VA beneficiaries’ compensation and 

pension payments. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before August 28, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

the Federal Docket Management System 

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

or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans 

Benefits Administration (20M35), 

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. 2900–0017’’ 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. 

Titles: 

a. Annual-Final Report and Account, 

VA Form 21–4706. 

b. Federal Fiduciary’s Account, VA 

Form 21–4706b. 

c. Court Appointed Fiduciary’s 

Account, VA Form 21–4706c. 

d. Account Book, VA Form 21–4718. 

e. Certificate of Balance on Deposit 

and Authorization to Disclose Financial 

Records (Pursuant to Title 38, U.S.C., 

Chapter 55 and Title 12, U.S.C., Chapter 

35), VA Form 27–4718a. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0017. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA maintains supervision of 

the distribution and use of VA benefits 

paid to fiduciaries on behalf of VA 

claimants who are incompetent, a 

minor, or under legal disability. The 

forms are used to verify beneficiaries’ 

deposit remaining at a financial 

institution against a fiduciary’s 

accounting. The following forms will be 

used to ensure claimants’ benefits 

payments are administered properly. 

a. VA Forms 21–4706, 4706b and 

4706c are used by estate to determine 


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