Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review, 7827-7828 [E6-2079]

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 7828 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 14, 2006 / Notices Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 60 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200,000. Dated: January 31, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–2079 Filed 2–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0112] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–21), 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 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. 2900–0112.’’ 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– 0112’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Statement of Holder or Servicer of Veteran’s Loan, VA Form 26–559. OMB Control Number: 2900–0112. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Holders and servicers complete VA Form 26–599 to provide the current loan payment status of a veteran-borrower’s home loan to VA. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:46 Feb 13, 2006 Jkt 208001 When a veteran-borrower requests a release from personal liability from the Government, (1) their loan payment must be current, (2) the transferee will assume the veteran’s legal liabilities in connection with the loan, and (3) the purchaser must qualify from a credit standpoint. 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 2, 2005 at pages 66487– 66488. Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for profit. Estimated Annual Burden: 400 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Total Respondents: 2,400. Dated: January 31, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–2080 Filed 2–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0156] 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. 3501–21), 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 and includes the actual data collection instrument. Comments must be submitted on or before March 16, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005E3), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565–8374, fax (202) 565–6950 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0156.’’ 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– 0156’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Notice of Change in Student Status (Under Chapter 30, 32, or 35, Title 38 U.S.C; Chapters 1606 and 1607, Title 10 U.S.C.; or Section 901 and 903 of Public Law 96–342; the National Call to Service Provision of Public Law 107– 314; the ‘‘Transfer of Entitlement’’ Provision of Public Law 107–107; and the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986), VA Form 22–1999b. OMB Control Number: 2900–0156. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Educational institutions use VA Form 22–1999b to report a student’s enrollment status. Benefits are not payable when the student interrupts or terminates a program. VA uses the information to determine the student’s continued entitlement to educational benefits or if the benefits should be increased, decreased, or terminated. 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 October 20, 2005 at pages 61172–61173. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government, Business or other forprofit, and Not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Annual Burden: 50,570 hours. a. VA Form 22–1999b (Paper Copy)—24,670 hours. b. VA Form 22–1999b (Electronically Filed)—25,900 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: a. VA Form 22–1999b (Paper Copy)—10 minutes. b. VA Form 22–1999b (Electronically Filed)—7 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,274. Estimated Total Number of Annual Responses: 370,000. a. VA Form 22–1999b (Paper Copy)—148,000. E:\FR\FM\14FEN1.SGM 14FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 14, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7827-7828]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-2079]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0154]


Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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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.

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    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 60 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200,000.

    Dated: January 31, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E6-2079 Filed 2-13-06; 8:45 am]
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