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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: Create Payment Request for the
VA Funding Fee Payment System (VA
FFPS); A Computer Generated Funding
Fee Receipt, VA Form 26–8986.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0474.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Veterans obtaining a VAguaranteed home loan must pay a
funding fee to VA before the loan can
be guaranteed. The only exceptions are
loans made to Veterans receiving VA
compensation for service-connected
disabilities, (or Veterans whom, but for
receipt of retirement pay, would be
entitled to receive compensation) and
unmarried surviving spouses of
Veterans who died in active military
service or from service-connected
disability regardless of whether the
spouse has his or her own eligibility.
Affected Public: Business or other for
profit.
Estimated Annual Burden: 9,167
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 2 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
275,000.
Dated: September 24, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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[OMB Control No. 2900–0708]
Proposed Information Collection
(Evidence for Transfer of Entitlement
of Education Benefits) Activity:
Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA) is announcing an
SUMMARY:
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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 transfer a servicemember’s
educational assistance benefits to his or
her dependents.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before November 26,
2013.
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 (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0708’’ 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.
3501–3521), 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: Evidence for Transfer of
Entitlement of Education Benefits (38
CFR 21.7080).
OMB Control Number: 2900–0708.
ADDRESSES:
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Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Servicemembers on active
duty may request to designate their
educational assistance entitlement to
their spouse, one or more of their
children, or a combination of the spouse
and children. VA will accept DOD Form
2366–1 or information electronically as
evidence that the servicemember was
approved by the military to transfer
entitlement. The servicemember must
submit in writing to VA, the name of
each dependent, the number of months
of entitlement transferred to each
dependent, and the period (beginning
date or ending date) for which the
transfer will be effective for each
designated dependent. VA will use the
information provided by DOD Form
2366–1 to determine whether the
dependent qualifies to receive education
benefits under the transfer of
entitlement provision of law.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 14,476.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
173,709.
Dated: September 24, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013–23561 Filed 9–26–13; 8:45 am]
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Proposed Information Collection
(Request for Determination of Loan
Guaranty Eligibility—Unmarried
Surviving Spouses); 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
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0708]
Proposed Information Collection (Evidence for Transfer of
Entitlement of Education Benefits) Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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 transfer a servicemember's
educational assistance benefits to his or her dependents.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before November 26, 2013.
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 (20M35),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420 or email nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900-0708'' 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. 3501-3521), 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: Evidence for Transfer of Entitlement of Education Benefits
(38 CFR 21.7080).
OMB Control Number: 2900-0708.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: Servicemembers on active duty may request to designate
their educational assistance entitlement to their spouse, one or more
of their children, or a combination of the spouse and children. VA will
accept DOD Form 2366-1 or information electronically as evidence that
the servicemember was approved by the military to transfer entitlement.
The servicemember must submit in writing to VA, the name of each
dependent, the number of months of entitlement transferred to each
dependent, and the period (beginning date or ending date) for which the
transfer will be effective for each designated dependent. VA will use
the information provided by DOD Form 2366-1 to determine whether the
dependent qualifies to receive education benefits under the transfer of
entitlement provision of law.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 14,476.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 173,709.
Dated: September 24, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-23561 Filed 9-26-13; 8:45 am]
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