Proposed Information Collection (Survivors' and Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits), 5887 [2015-02060]

Download as PDF rljohnson on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 22 / Tuesday, February 3, 2015 / Notices the amount of a charitable contribution for certain vehicles and the related substantiation and information reporting requirements. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notice at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved new collection. Affected Public: Individual or households and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 182,500. Estimated Average Time per Respondent: 1 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,041. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. 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: January 28, 2015. Christie Preston, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–02059 Filed 2–2–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:46 Feb 02, 2015 Jkt 235001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0098] Proposed Information Collection (Survivors’ and Dependents’ Application for VA Education Benefits) Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: 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 revision 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 determine a Veteran’s or Servicemember’s spouse, surviving spouse, or child eligibility for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance and Fry Scholarship benefits. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 6, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0098’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or FAX (202) 632–8925. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–21), 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, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00160 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5887 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: Dependents’ Application for VA Educational Benefits (Under Provisions of Chapters 33 and 35, of title 38 U.S.C.), VA Form 22–5490. OMB Control Number: 2900–0098. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 22–5490 is completed by spouses and children of veterans or servicemembers to apply for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) and Post-9/11 GI Bill Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship) mailed to service-connected disabled veterans who submitted an application for vocational rehabilitation benefits. VA will use data collected to determine the types of rehabilitation program the Veteran will need. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 52,251 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 33,590 paper copy: 45 minutes—18,661 electronically: 25 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 89,574. Dated: January 29, 2015. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2015–02060 Filed 2–2–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Funding Availability Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA). AGENCY: VA is announcing the availability of funds for supportive services grants under the SSVF Program. This NOFA contains information concerning the SSVF Program, initial SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 3, 2015)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-02060]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0098]


Proposed Information Collection (Survivors' and Dependents' 
Application for VA Education Benefits)

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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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 revision 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 determine a Veteran's or Servicemember's spouse, surviving 
spouse, or child eligibility for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational 
Assistance and Fry Scholarship benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 6, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0098'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924 
or FAX (202) 632-8925.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-21), 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: Dependents' Application for VA Educational Benefits (Under 
Provisions of Chapters 33 and 35, of title 38 U.S.C.), VA Form 22-5490.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0098.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 22-5490 is completed by spouses and children of 
veterans or servicemembers to apply for Survivors' and Dependents' 
Educational Assistance (DEA) and Post-9/11 GI Bill Marine Gunnery 
Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship) mailed to 
service-connected disabled veterans who submitted an application for 
vocational rehabilitation benefits. VA will use data collected to 
determine the types of rehabilitation program the Veteran will need.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 52,251 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 33,590 paper copy: 45 
minutes--18,661 electronically: 25 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 89,574.

    Dated: January 29, 2015.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-02060 Filed 2-2-15; 8:45 am]
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