Notice2023-17400
Agency Information Collection Activity: Requirements for Recognition as a VA Accredited Organization
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Published
August 14, 2023
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Office of General Counsel (OGC), 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 155 (Monday, August 14, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 55124]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17400]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0850]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Requirements for
Recognition as a VA Accredited Organization
AGENCY: Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Office of General Counsel (OGC), 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.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before October 13, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>
or to Jonathan Taylor, Office of the General Counsel (022D), Department
of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a0cacfcec1d4c8c1ce8ed4c1d9cccfd292e0d6c18ec7cfd6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="72181d1c13061a131c5c06130b1e1d00403204135c151d04">[email protected]</span></a>. Please refer to ``OMB Control No.
2900-0850'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments
may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cfa2aebda6adaaa3e1aebfa0a1bbaa8fb9aee1a8a0b9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d7bab6a5beb5b2bbf9b6a7b8b9a3b297a1b6f9b0b8a1">[email protected]</span></a>.
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0850'' in any correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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, OGC
invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of OGC's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of OGC'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.
Authority: 38 U.S.C. 5902; 38 CFR 14.628.
Title: Requirements for Recognition as a VA Accredited
Organization.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0850.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: In order for an organization to provide representation to
claimants before VA regarding claims for VA benefits, the organization
must be recognized by VA for that purpose. Section 5902(a) of title 38,
United States Code, authorizes VA to recognize organizations for the
limited purpose of ensuring competent representation of veterans in
claims for benefits administered by VA. VA implemented this authority
in 38 CFR 14.628. An organization must apply for VA recognition,
supplying information as specified in section 14.628 to demonstrate
that it satisfies the legal requirements for recognition.
(Organizations may provide services to veterans without VA recognition
if the services do not include the preparation, presentation, and
prosecution of claims for VA benefits.) The information submitted by
the organizations in conjunction with a request for recognition is used
by VA in reviewing accreditation applications to determine whether
organizations meet the requirements for VA recognition under section
14.628. VA relies on this information to ensure that it is granting
recognition only to organizations that can provide long-term, competent
representation to VA claimants.
Affected Public: Individuals, not-for-profit institutions, and
State, local, or Tribal governments.
Estimated Annual Burden: 50 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 hours.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-17400 Filed 8-11-23; 8:45 am]
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