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OMB Control No:
2900-0605
ICR Reference No:
200809-2900-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200712-2900-011
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
2900-0605
Title:
Application for Accreditation as a Claims Agent or Attorney, Filing of Representatives' Fee Agreements and Motions for Review of Such Fee Agreements
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
10/16/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
09/02/2008
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2011
05/31/2011
05/31/2011
Responses
151
0
137
Time Burden (Hours)
131
0
103
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Individuals seeking accreditation by VA as claims agents or attorney use VA Form 21 to submit information needed by VA to make initial eligibility determinations. Accredited agents and attorneys are required to file agreements for payment of fees charged for representing claimants. VA is authorize to review such agreements to determine whether fee charges were excessive or unreasonable.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
38 USC 5902
Name of Law: Recognition of representatives of organizations
US Code:
38 USC 5903
Name of Law: Recognition with respect to particular claims
US Code:
38 USC 5904
Name of Law: Recognition of agents and attorneys generally
US Code:
38 USC 5901
Name of Law: Prohibition against acting as cliams agent or attorney
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 461 101(i) Name of Law: Limitation on collection of fee assessment
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2900-AM62
Final or interim final rulemaking
72 FR 87
05/07/2007
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Application for Accreditation as a Claims Agent or Attorney, Filing of Representatives' Fee Agreements and Motions for Review of Such Fee Agreements
21A
Application for Accreditation as a Claims Agent or Attorney
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
151
137
0
14
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
131
103
0
28
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The adjustment is a result of a program requirement reflecting expanded accreditation requirements for agents and attorneys mandated by Congress in Public Law No. 109-461. Public Law 109-461 also transferred the authority for receipt and review fee agreements from the Board of Veterans' Appeals to the Office of the Secretary. VA published a new regulation delegating this authority to the Office of General Counsel. The approval to collect Filing of Representatives' Fee Agreements and Motions for Review of Such Fee Agreements were removed from 2900-0085 to 2900-0605.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$14,909
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 denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
09/02/2008
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