Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 17626 [E7-6514]

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• DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 67 (Monday, April 9, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 17626]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-6514]



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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0051]


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 extension 
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 accurately reimburse State Approving Agencies 
(SAAs) for expenses incurred in the approval and supervision of 
education and training programs.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 8, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 
Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0051'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 
or FAX (202) 275-5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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: Quarterly Report of State Approving Agency Activities.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0051.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA reimburses State Approving Agencies (SAAs) for 
necessary salary, fringe and travel expenses incurred in the approval 
and supervision of education and training programs. SAAs are required 
to report their activities to VA quarterly and provide notices 
regarding which courses, training programs and tests were approved, 
disapproved or suspended.
    Affected Public: Federal Government, and State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 37,647 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: Quarterly.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 59.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 3,637.

    Dated: March 29, 2007.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E7-6514 Filed 4-6-07; 8:45 am]
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