80 FR 8764 - Proposed Information Collection (Clarification of a Notice of Disagreement) Activity Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 32 (February 18, 2015)

Page Range		8764-8765
FR Document		2015-03249

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA), 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 clarify actions taken by the agency of original jurisdiction regarding a claimant's disagreement with his or her rating decision.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 32 (Wednesday, February 18, 2015)

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0674]


Proposed Information Collection (Clarification of a Notice of 
Disagreement) Activity Comment Request

AGENCY: Board of Veterans' Appeals, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA), 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 clarify actions taken by the agency of original 
jurisdiction regarding a claimant's disagreement with his or her rating 
decision.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 20, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Sue Hamlin, Board of Veterans' Appeals (01C2), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email 
sue.hamlin@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0674'' in any 
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue Hamlin at (202) 632-5100 or fax 
(202) 632-5841.

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, BVA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of BVA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of BVA'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: Clarification of Notice of Disagreement.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0674.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: A Notice of Disagreement (NOD) is a written communication 
from a claimant or his or her representative to express disagreement or 
dissatisfaction with the result of an adjudicative determination by the 
agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ). The data collected will be used 
by the AOJ to reexamine the issues in dispute and to determine if 
additional review or development is warranted.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 122,487.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Total Number of Respondents: 122,487.


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    Dated: February 12, 2015.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Dated: February 12, 2015. holidays). Call (202) 461–4902 for an Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.
By direction of the Secretary. appointment (this is not a toll-free 2, that the Veterans’ Advisory
Crystal Rennie, number). In addition, during the Committee on Education will meet on
Department Clearance Officer, Department of comment period, comments may be March 18–19, 2015, at the JW Marriot
Veterans Affairs. viewed online through the Federal Washington, DC, located at 1331
[FR Doc. 2015–03249 Filed 2–17–15; 8:45 am] Docket Management System at http:// Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington,
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. on both days. The meeting is open to the
Lee A. Sylvers, Technology Transfer public.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS Specialist, Office of Research and The purpose of the Committee is to
AFFAIRS Development (1 OP9TT), Department of advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue on the administration of education and
License NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 443– training programs for Veterans,
5646 (this is not a toll-free number). Servicepersons, Reservists, and
AGENCY: Office of Research and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: It is in the Dependents of Veterans under Chapters
Development, Department of Veterans public interest to so license these 30, 32, 33, 35, and 36 of title 38, and
Affairs. inventions, as LAD. Global Enterprises, Chapter 1606 of title 10, United States
ACTION: Notice of intent. Inc. submitted a complete and sufficient Code.
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that application for a license. The The purpose of the meeting is to assist
the Department of Veterans Affairs, prospective exclusive license will be in the evaluation of existing GI Bill
Office of Research and Development, royalty-bearing and will comply with programs and services; review recent
intends to grant to L.A.D. Global the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. legislative and administrative changes
Enterprises, Inc., 1309 S. Fountain 209 and 37 CFR 404.7 to GI Bill benefits; and submit their
Drive, Olathe, KS 66061, USA, an Signing Authority recommendations to the Secretary.
exclusive license to practice the On March 18th, the Committee will
following: U.S. Patent Application The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or
designee, approved this document and receive presentations about the
Serial No. 13/593,456 (‘‘UNIVERSAL
authorized the undersigned to sign and administration of VA’s education and
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submit the document to the Office of the training programs. Oral statements will
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Federal Register for publication be heard from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SAFE PATIENT HANDLING
EQUIPMENT’’), filed 23 August 2012, electronically as an official document of On March 19th, the Committee will
which claimed the priority of U.S. the Department of Veterans Affairs. Jose review and summarize issues raised
Provisional Patent Application Serial D. Riojas, Chief of Staff, approved this throughout the meeting and discuss
No. 61/526,993, filed 24 August 2011. document on February 6, 2015, for committee work groups and next steps.
Copies of the published patent publication.
The public may submit written
applications may be obtained from the Dated: February 12, 2015. statements for the Committee’s review
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at William F. Russo, to Mr. Barrett Y. Bogue, Designated
www.uspto.gov. Acting Director, Office of Regulation Policy Federal Officer, Department of Veterans
DATES: Comments must be received by & Management, Office of the General Counsel, Affairs, Veterans Benefits
VA on or before March 5, 2015. Department of Veterans Affairs. Administration (223D), 810 Vermont
ADDRESSES: Written comments may be [FR Doc. 2015–03274 Filed 2–17–15; 8:45 am] Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420,
submitted through www.regulations.gov; BILLING CODE 8320–01–P via or email at Barrett.Bogue@va.gov.
by mail or hand-delivery to the Director, Any member of the public wishing to
Regulations Management (02REG), attend the meeting or seeking additional
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS information should contact Mr. Bogue at
Vermont Avenue NW., Room 1068, AFFAIRS (202) 461–9800.
Washington, DC 20420; or by fax to Dated: February 12, 2015.
Veterans’ Advisory Committee on
(202) 273–9026. Copies of comments
Education Jelessa Burney,
received will be available for public
inspection in the Office of Regulation Federal Advisory Committee Management
Notice of Meeting Officer.
Policy and Management, Room 10638,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 The Department of Veterans Affairs [FR Doc. 2015–03243 Filed 2–17–15; 8:45 am]
p.m., Monday through Friday (except (VA) gives notice under the Federal BILLING CODE 8320–01–P
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Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 20, 2015.
Contact		Sue Hamlin at (202) 632-5100 or fax (202) 632-5841.
FR Citation		80 FR 8764