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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a correction to regulations concerning the ownership and control of Veteran-Owned (VO) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) Small Business Concerns. Originally published in the Federal Register in 2018, these regulations pertained to the verification of such businesses with the Department of Veterans Affairs. In response to changes in the law, a definition was mistakenly removed, so this document corrects that oversight by adding back the term "Interested Party." This correction ensures that the rules are clear and aligned with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection is related to the VA Loan Guaranty program, which helps veterans purchase, construct, and refinance homes. The VBA is asking for feedback on whether this data collection is necessary, its potential impact, and how to reduce respondent burden. Comments should be submitted by April 27, 2021, and the collection affects individuals involved in loan servicing, with an estimated annual burden of 63 hours.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has renamed its Educational and Career Counseling benefit to Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG). This change, effective from October 1, 2020, aims to improve recognition and outreach for the counseling services offered under Chapter 36. These services cater to Service members, Veterans, and eligible dependents, providing career counseling, education planning, and guidance tailored to individual needs. The new name also supports the VA's efforts to facilitate a smoother military-to-civilian transition for its beneficiaries.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS). This request is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates public notice and comment for such information collections. The goal is to gather input on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden of this information collection. Interested parties have until April 19, 2021, to submit their comments.

The Veterans Health Administration, a part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, announced that they will submit a request to continue collecting information needed for managing health benefits for veterans. This submission, reviewed under the Paperwork Reduction Act, includes forms that veterans use to apply for, update, or request a hardship determination for VA health benefits. These forms help determine basic eligibility, track income changes, and identify insurance coverage. Public comments on this information collection are invited within 30 days of the notice publication.

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM). This initiative honors Veterans by providing them with online memorial pages. The NCA is asking for feedback on the utility and efficiency of the information collected, including how to ease the process for respondents. Comments can be submitted via www.regulations.gov until February 25, 2025. The estimated annual burden for respondents is 22,500 hours, with each response taking about 18 minutes on average.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a notice about collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice outlines that the Veterans Benefits Administration will submit information to the Office of Management and Budget for review, with details on cost and burden. The information is collected using VA Form 21P-509 to determine dependency of a veteran's parents or for death compensation and is required to be submitted under a valid OMB control number. They are seeking public comments on this collection within 30 days of publication.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comments on its proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection involves the VA Form 21-4138, titled "Statement in Support of Claim," which is used for self-certifying statements supporting claims processed by the VA. The form's approval is being reconsidered to determine if it is essential for the VA's functions, accurate in estimating the burden on respondents, and if its format can be improved to ease respondents' burden. Comments on this proposal are due by April 9, 2021, and the official contact for more information is Maribel Aponte.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection related to life insurance through February 7, 2025. This initiative complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, requiring public input for such collections. The proposed collection involves the "Certification of Change or Correction of Name Government Life Insurance" form (VA Form 29-586), which is used by individuals to officially change or correct their names. The estimated annual burden for this is 20 hours, involving 120 respondents with an average response time of 10 minutes each.

The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, has announced the submission of a revised information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review. This revision concerns VA Form 20-0996, which claimants use to request a Higher-Level Review of a VA decision. The changes improve the clarity of instructions and simplify form sections, aiming to reduce respondent burden. Public comments are invited within 30 days, and details can be found by searching for "OMB Control No. 2900-0862" on the provided website.