Statement of Accredited Representative in Appealed Case

OMB Control No: 2900-0042	ICR Reference No: 200608-2900-013
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200308-2900-003
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Statement of Accredited Representative in Appealed Case
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/11/2006
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/28/2006
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with the following terms of clearance: in the next submission of this collection to OMB VA shall provide an update on the status of Dept. efforts to provide a fully electronic capability for the completion and submission of associated forms.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2009	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2006
Responses	30,462	0	28,440
Time Burden (Hours)	30,462	0	28,440
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Form is use by accredited representatives of veteran's service organizations to present argument to the Board of Veterans' Appeal on behalf of appellants whom the service organizations represent.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 7105 Name of Law: Filing of notice of disagreement and appeal

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 66	04/06/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 162	08/22/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Statement of Accredited Representative in Appealed Case 646 Statement of Accredited Representative Appealed Case

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	30,462	28,440	0	0	2,022	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	30,462	28,440	0	0	2,022	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The adjustment in burden is caused by an increase in the number of appeals filed by appellants represented by a veterans’ service organization.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $952,570

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Denise McLamb 202-565-8374 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(i) Why the information is being collected;
			(ii) Use of information;
			(iii) Burden estimate;
			(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
			(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
			(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 08/28/2006

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