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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 information
needed to identify areas for
improvement in clinical training
programs.
Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before August 22, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to
Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory
and Administrative Affairs, Veterans
Health Administration (10B4),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420 or email: Brian.McCarthy4@
va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control
No. 2900–0600’’ in any correspondence.
During the comment period, comments
may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brian McCarthy at (202) 461–6345.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–3521), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from 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.
Titles: Reconsideration of Denied
Claims.
This request does not include a form.
This informal process only requires
submission of a written request for
reconsideration denial of healthcare
benefits.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0600.

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Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstracts: Provisions for this data
collection are included in 38 CFR
17.133. This informal process provides
for submission of a written request for
reconsideration denial of healthcare
benefits. The request contains the
reason the claimant believes the
decision is erroneous and allows
submission of new and relevant
information. This process reduces both
formal appeals and allows decision
making to be more responsive to
Veterans using the VA healthcare
system.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 50,826
burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 30 minutes per response.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Annual Responses: 101,652
respondents.
By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office
of Privacy and Records Management,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016–14678 Filed 6–21–16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0118]

Proposed Information Collection
(Transfer of Scholastic Credit
(Schools) (FL–315)) Activity: Comment
Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

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 information
needed for students to transfer course
credit from one school to another
school.

SUMMARY:

Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed

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collection of information should be
received on or before August 22, 2016.
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
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. ‘‘2900–0118’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
FAX (202) 632–8925.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–21), 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: Transfer of Scholastic Credit
(Schools)—(FL 22–315).
OMB Control Number: 2900–0118.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA FL 22–315 is used when
a student is receiving Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits
while enrolled at two training
institutions at the same time. The
institution at which the student pursues
his approved program of education must
verify that courses pursued at a second
or supplemental institution will be
accepted as full credit toward the
student’s course objective.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,769
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.

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Estimated Number of Respondents:
10,614.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Program Specialist, Enterprise Records
Management Service, Office of Privacy and
Records Management, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0117]

Proposed Information Collection (VA
Form Letter 5–127, Inquiry Concerning
Applicant for Employment)
Human Resources
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice; comment request.
AGENCY:

The 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 VA Form
Letter 5–127, which is used by VA
personnel officials to verify
qualifications and determine suitability
of applications for VA employment.
This information is obtained from
individuals who have knowledge of the
applicant’s past work record,
performance, and character.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before August 22, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Jean Hayes, Human Resources
Administration (05), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email:
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0117’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean
Hayes at (202) 461–7863.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.

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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, VA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VA’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: VA Form Letter 5–127, Inquiry
concerning Applicant for Employment.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0117.
Type of Review: Extension of a
Currently Approved Collection.
Abstract: The information obtained
through use of VA Form Letter 5–127 is
used by appointing officials in
determining an applicant’s suitability
and qualifications for employment.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 3,125
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annual.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
12,500.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Program Specialist, Enterprise Records
Management Service, Office of Privacy and
Records Management, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016–14682 Filed 6–21–16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0587]

Proposed Information Collection
(Brand Name or Equal) Activities
Under OMB Review; Activity: Comment
Request
Office of Management,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

The Office of Management
(OM), Department of Veterans Affairs

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(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 extension of a currently
approved collection, and allow 60 days
for public comment in response to the
notice. This notice describes the nature
of the information collection and its
expected cost and burden and includes
the actual data collection instrument.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before August 22, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to
Ricky Clark, Office of Acquisition and
Logistics (003A2A), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420; or email:
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0587’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ricky L. Clark at (202) 632–5400, Fax
(202) 343–1434.
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.
Titles: Veterans Affairs Acquisition
Regulation (VAAR) Clause 852.211–70,
Service Data Manual.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0587.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of a previously approved
collection.
Abstract: VAAR clause 852.211–70 is
used when VA purchases technical
medical equipment and devices or
mechanical equipment. The clause
requires the contractor to furnish both
operator’s manuals and maintenance/
repair manuals with the equipment
provided to the Government. This
clause sets forth those requirements and
sets forth the minimum standards those
manuals must meet to be acceptable.
Generally, this is the same operator’s
manual furnished with each piece of
equipment sold to the general public
and the same repair manual used by
company technicians in repairing the
company’s equipment. The cost of the

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