[Federal Register: November 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 221)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900--New (Pay Now Enter Info Page)]
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Office of Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Office of Management (OM), 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 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
electronically submit payment for debts owed.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before January 15, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through http://www.Regulations.gov or to David Sturm, VA Debt
Management Center, Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, P.O. Box
11930, St. Paul, MN 55111-0930 or e-mail to: DMCDSTUR@VBA.VA.GOV.
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0663'' in any correspondence.
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Sturm at (612) 970-5702 or Fax
(612) 970-5687.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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, OM invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of OM's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of OM'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: Pay Now Enter Info Page.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0663.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: Claimants who participated in VA's benefit programs and
owe debts to VA can voluntarily make online payments through VA's Pay
Now Enter Info Page Web site. Data entered on the Pay Now Enter Info
Page is redirected to the Department of Treasury's Pay.gov Web site,
allowing claimants to make payments with credit or debit cards, or
directly from their bank account. At the conclusion of the transaction,
the claimant will receive a confirmation acknowledging the success or
failure of the transaction.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
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Estimated Annual Burden: 5,000 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Daily.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 30,000.
Dated: November 7, 2007.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E7-22370 Filed 11-15-07; 8:45 am]
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