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BILLING CODE 4810-33-P (20%); 6210-01-P (20%); 6714-01-P (20%); 6720-01-P (20%) 7535-01-P (20%) DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Public Debt Proposed Collection: Comment Request ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Currently the Bureau of the Public Debt within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the resolution for transactions involving registered securities. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 11, 2007, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of the Public Debt, Vicki S. Thorpe, 200 Third Street, A4-A, Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328, or *Vicki.Thorpe@bpd.treas.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Vicki S. Thorpe, Bureau of the Public Debt, 200 Third Street, A4-A, Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328,

(304)480-8150. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Resolution for Transactions Involving Registered Securities. *OMB Number:* 1535-0117. *Form Number:* PD F 1010. *Abstract:* The information is requested to establish the official's authority to act on behalf of the organization. *Current Actions:* None. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Affected Public:* Business or other for profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 500. *Estimated Time Per Respondent:* 10 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 85. *Request for Comments:* Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on:

(a)Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and

(e)estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: July 3, 2007. Vicki S. Thorpe, Manager, Graphics, Printing and Records Branch. [FR Doc. E7-13373 Filed 7-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-39-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0698] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through *http://www.Regulations.gov* or to VA's OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503

(202)395-7316. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0698” in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005G2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420,

(202)565-8374, FAX

(202)565-7870 or e-mail *denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov.* Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0698.” SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Application for Educational Assistance to Supplement Tuition Assistance; 38 CFR 21.1030(c), 21.7140(c)(5). *OMB Control Number:* 2900-0698. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* Claimants who wish to receive educational assistance administered by VA to supplement tuition assistance administered by the Department of Defense must apply to VA. VA will use the data collected to determine the claimant's eligibility to receive educational assistance to supplement the tuition assistance he or she has received and the amount payable. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The **Federal Register** Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on April 18, 2007, at page 19587. *Affected Public:* Not-for-profit institutions. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 3,000 hours. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:* 12 minutes. *Estimated Annual Responses:* 15,000. Dated: June 26, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7-13280 Filed 7-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0697] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(202)395-7316. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0697” in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005G2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420,

(202)565-8374, FAX

(202)565-7870 or e-mail *denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov.* Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0697.” SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Application for Approval of a Licensing or Certification and Organization Entity: 38 CFR 21.4268. *OMB Control Number:* 2900-0697. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* The data collected will be used to determine whether licensing and certification tests, and the organizations offering them, should be approved for VA training under education programs VA administers. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The **Federal Register** Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on April 9, 2007, at pages 17626-17627. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 3,000 hours. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:* 3 hours. *Estimated Annual Responses:* 1,000. Dated: June 26, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7-13290 Filed 7-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0051] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 -21), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through *http://www.Regulations.gov* ; or to VA's OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503

(202)395-7316. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0051” in any correspondence. For Further Information or a Copy of the Submission Contact: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005G2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420,

(202)565-8374, FAX

(202)565-7870 or e-mail: *denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov* . Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0051.” SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Quarterly Report of State Approving Agency Activities. *OMB Control Number:* 2900-0051. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* VA reimburses State Approving Agencies

(SAAs)for necessary salary, fringe and travel expenses incurred in the approval and supervision of education and training programs. SAAs are required to report their activities to VA quarterly and provide notices regarding which courses, training programs and tests were approved, disapproved or suspended. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The **Federal Register** Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on April 9, 2007, at page 17626. *Affected Public:* Federal Government, and State, Local or Tribal Government. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 37,647 hours. *Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:* 1 hour. *Frequency of Response:* Quarterly. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 59. *Estimated Number of Responses:* 3,637. Dated: June 26, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7-13291 Filed 7-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0695] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(202)395-7316. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0695” in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005G2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420,

(202)565-8374, FAX

(202)565-7870 or e-mail *denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov.* Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0695.” SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Application for Reimbursement of Licensing or Certification Test Fees, 38 CFR 21.1030(b), 21-7140(c)(4), VA Form 22-0803. *OMB Control Number:* 2900-0695. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* Claimants complete VA Form 22-0803 to request reimbursement of licensing or certification fees paid. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The **Federal Register** Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on April 9, 2007, at pages 17628-17629. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 1,590 hours. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:* 15 minutes. *Estimated Annual Responses:* 6,361. Dated: June 26, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7-13292 Filed 7-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0005] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 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 determine a claimant's eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation, death compensation, and/or accrued benefits. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before September 10, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through *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. 2900-0005” 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: Nancy J. Kessinger at

(202)273-7079 or FAX

(202)275-5947. 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, 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:* Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by Parent(s), (Including Accrued Benefits and Death Compensation, When Applicable), VA Form 21-535. *OMB Control Number:* 2900-0005. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* Surviving parent(s) of veterans whose death was service connected complete VA Form 21-535 to apply for dependency and indemnity compensation, death compensation, and/or accrued benefits. The information collected is used to determine the claimant's eligibility for death benefits sought. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 4,320 hours. *Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:* 1 hour 12 minutes. *Frequency of Response:* One time. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 3,600. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7-13293 Filed 7-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0696] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(202)395-7316. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0696” in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005G2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420,

(202)565-8374, FAX

(202)565-7870 or e-mail *denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov* . Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0696.” SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Availability of Educational, Licensing, and Certifications Records; 38 CFR 21.4209. *OMB Control Number:* 2900-0696. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* CFR 21.4209 requires educational institutions and licensing and certification organizations to make their records available to government representatives. VA will use the data collected to ensure that benefits paid under the education programs are correct. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The **Federal Register** Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on April 18, 2007, at pages 19587-19588. *Affected Public:* Not-for-profit institutions. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 6,000 hours. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:* 5 hours. *Estimated Annual Responses:* 3,000. Dated: June 26, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7-13294 Filed 7-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0317] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 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 information needed to complete a claimant's application. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before September 10, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through *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. 2900-0317” in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System

(FDMS)at *www.Regulations.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at

(202)273-7079 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

(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:* Request for Identifying Information Re: Veteran's Loan Records, VA Form Letter 26-626. *OMB Control Number:* 2900-0317. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* VA Form 26-626 is used to notify a correspondent that additional information is needed to determine if a veteran's loan guaranty benefits are involved and if so, to obtain the necessary information to identify and associate the correspondence with the correct veteran's loan application or record. If such information is not received within one year from the date of such notification, benefits will not be paid or furnished by reason of an incomplete application. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 200 hours. *Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:* 5 minutes. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 2,400. Dated: June 26, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7-13296 Filed 7-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs

(VA)gives notice under Public Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses will meet on July 18-19, 2007. On July 18 the meeting will be held in the Simmons Biomedical Research Bldg (NIB), Room 11.120, University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard., Dallas, Texas. The session will convene at 8 a.m. and adjourn at 5:30 p.m. On July 19 the meeting will be held at Hilton Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas. The session will convene at 8 a.m. and adjourn at 2 p.m. All Sessions will be open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and make recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on proposed research studies, research plans and research strategies relating to the health consequences of military service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Gulf War. The Committee will review VA program activities related to Gulf War veterans' illnesses and updates on relevant scientific research published since the last Committee meeting. Additionally, there will be presentations and discussion of the Gulf War Illnesses Research Program at the University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine, chronic multisymptom illnesses, mechanisms potentially underlying chronic symptoms affecting Gulf War veterans, and discussion of Committee business and activities. The meeting will include time reserved for public comments. A sign-up sheet for five-minute comments will be available at the meeting. Individuals who speak are invited to submit a 1-2 page summary of their comments at the time of the meeting for inclusion in the official meeting record. Members of the public may also submit written statements for the Committee's review to Dr. Lea Steele, RAC-Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses (T-GW), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2200 SW. Gage Boulevard., Topeka, KS 66622. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Dr. William Goldberg, Designated Federal Officer, at

(202)254-0294, or Dr. Steele, Scientific Director, at

(785)350-3111, ext. 54617. Dated: June 28, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. E. Philip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 07-3323 Filed 7-9-07; 8:45 am]

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