Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 7827 [E6-2075]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 14, 2006 / Notices Estimated Annual Burden: 8,333 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: On Occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 100,000. Dated: February 1, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–2074 Filed 2–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0074] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. 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 the information needed to determine a claimant’s eligibility for continued educational assistance when he or she requests a program change or place of training. SUMMARY: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 17, 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. 2900–0074’’ in any correspondence. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES DATES: 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:46 Feb 13, 2006 Jkt 208001 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. Title: Request for Change of Program or Place of Training for Veterans, (Under Chapters 30 and 32, Title 10, U.S.C.; Chapters 1606 and 1607, Title 10, U.S.C. and Section 903 of Public Law 96–342), VA Form 22–1995. OMB Control Number: 2900–0074. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants receiving educational benefits complete VA Form 22–1995 to request a change in program or training establishment. VA uses the data collected to determine the claimant’s eligibility for continued educational benefits. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 31,563 hours. a. Electronically—6,313 hours. b. Paper Copy—25,250 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: a. Electronically—15 minutes. b. Paper Copy—20 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 101,000. a. Electronically—25,250. b. Paper Copy—75,750. Dated: January 31, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–2075 Filed 2–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7827 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0154] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 16, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005E3), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565–8374, fax (202)–565–6950 or e-mail: denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0154.’’ Send comments and recommendations concerning any aspect of the information collection to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0154’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application for VA Education Benefits, VA Form 22–1990. OMB Control Number: 2900–0154 Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 22–1990 is completed by claimant’s to apply for education assistance allowance. VA uses this information to determine the applicant’s eligibility for benefits. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on November 10, 2005 at page 68514. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 187,500 hours. E:\FR\FM\14FEN1.SGM 14FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 14, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 7827]
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[FR Doc No: E6-2075]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0074]


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 on the 
information needed to determine a claimant's eligibility for continued 
educational assistance when he or she requests a program change or 
place of training.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 17, 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. 
2900-0074'' 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.
    Title: Request for Change of Program or Place of Training for 
Veterans, (Under Chapters 30 and 32, Title 10, U.S.C.; Chapters 1606 
and 1607, Title 10, U.S.C. and Section 903 of Public Law 96-342), VA 
Form 22-1995.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0074.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Claimants receiving educational benefits complete VA Form 
22-1995 to request a change in program or training establishment. VA 
uses the data collected to determine the claimant's eligibility for 
continued educational benefits.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 31,563 hours.
     a. Electronically--6,313 hours.
     b. Paper Copy--25,250 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:
     a. Electronically--15 minutes.
     b. Paper Copy--20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 101,000.
     a. Electronically--25,250.
     b. Paper Copy--75,750.

    Dated: January 31, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E6-2075 Filed 2-13-06; 8:45 am]
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