Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 3155 [E6-502]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 12 / Thursday, January 19, 2006 / Notices Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Annual Burden: 8 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 45 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10. By direction of the Secretary. Dated: January 3, 2006. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–501 Filed 1–18–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0209] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 for information needed to determine a claimant’s eligibility for work-study benefits. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before March 20, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0209’’ in any correspondence. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:38 Jan 18, 2006 Jkt 208001 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. Titles: a. Application for Work-Study Allowance (Chapters 30, 31, 32 or 35, Title 38, U.S.C.; Chapter 1606 and 1607), VA Form 22–8691. b. Student Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692. c. Extended Student Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22–8692a. d. Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692b. OMB Control Number: 2900–0209. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: a. Eligible veterans, reservists, and survivors or dependents complete VA Form 22–8691 to apply for work-study benefits. b. VA Form 22–8692 is used by claimants to request an advance payment of work-study allowance. c. VA Form 22–8692a is used by the claimant to extend his or her workstudy contract. d. VA Form 22–8692b is used by claimants who do not want a workstudy advanced allowance payment. VA uses the data collected to determine the applicant’s eligibility for work-study allowance and the amount payable. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 11,984. a. Application for Work-Study Allowance (Chapters 30, 31, 32 or 35, Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 1606 and 1607), VA Form 22–8691—9,125 hours. b. Student Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692— 1,167 hours. c. Extended Student Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22–8692a—275 hours. PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3155 d. Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692b—1,417 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: a. Application for Work-Study Allowance (Chapters 30, 31, 32 or 35, Title 38, U.S.C.; Chapter 1606 and 1607), VA Form 22–8691—15 minutes. b. Student Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692— 5 minutes. c. Extended Student Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22–8692a—3 minutes. d. Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692b—5 minutes. Frequency of Response: SemiAnnually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 73,000. a. Application for Work-Study Allowance (Chapters 30, 31, 32 or 35, Title 38 U.S.C.; Chapter 1606 and 1607), VA Form 22–8691—36,500. b. Student Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692— 14,000. c. Extended Student Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22–8692a—5,500. d. Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22–8692b—17,000. Dated: January 3, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–502 Filed 1–18–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number, and allow 60 days for E:\FR\FM\19JAN1.SGM 19JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0209]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 for information 
needed to determine a claimant's eligibility for work-study benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before March 20, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20420 or e-mail: irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0209'' in any correspondence.

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 (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.
    Titles:
    a. Application for Work-Study Allowance (Chapters 30, 31, 32 or 35, 
Title 38, U.S.C.; Chapter 1606 and 1607), VA Form 22-8691.
    b. Student Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22-
8692.
    c. Extended Student Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22-8692a.
    d. Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22-8692b.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0209.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract:
    a. Eligible veterans, reservists, and survivors or dependents 
complete VA Form 22-8691 to apply for work-study benefits.
    b. VA Form 22-8692 is used by claimants to request an advance 
payment of work-study allowance.
    c. VA Form 22-8692a is used by the claimant to extend his or her 
work-study contract.
    d. VA Form 22-8692b is used by claimants who do not want a work-
study advanced allowance payment.

VA uses the data collected to determine the applicant's eligibility for 
work-study allowance and the amount payable.

    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 11,984.
    a. Application for Work-Study Allowance (Chapters 30, 31, 32 or 35, 
Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 1606 and 1607), VA Form 22-8691--9,125 hours.
    b. Student Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22-
8692--1,167 hours.
    c. Extended Student Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22-8692a--275 
hours.
    d. Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22-8692b--1,417 
hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
    a. Application for Work-Study Allowance (Chapters 30, 31, 32 or 35, 
Title 38, U.S.C.; Chapter 1606 and 1607), VA Form 22-8691--15 minutes.
    b. Student Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22-
8692--5 minutes.
    c. Extended Student Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22-8692a--3 
minutes.
    d. Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22-8692b--5 
minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Semi-Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 73,000.
    a. Application for Work-Study Allowance (Chapters 30, 31, 32 or 35, 
Title 38 U.S.C.; Chapter 1606 and 1607), VA Form 22-8691--36,500.
    b. Student Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22-
8692--14,000.
    c. Extended Student Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22-8692a--5,500.
    d. Work-Study Agreement (Student Services), VA Form 22-8692b--
17,000.

    Dated: January 3, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E6-502 Filed 1-18-06; 8:45 am]
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