Agency Information Collection (Survivors' and Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits) (VA Form 22-5490) Activity Under OMB Review, 46109-46110 [2015-18932]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 148 / Monday, August 3, 2015 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–NEW] Proposed Information Collection (NCA: Legacy (Historic Resources Education Program Research)) National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Comment Request. The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), 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, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information that will increase public access to historic resources in national cemeteries. It will also increase public awareness of the legacy of the sacrifices of our nation’s Veterans. NCA is developing a Historic Resources Education Program to serve academic and non-academic stakeholders. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before October 2, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Willie Lewis, National Cemetery Administration (43D3), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420; or email: willie.lewis@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–NEW’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Willie Lewis at (202) 461–4242 or FAX (202) 501–2240. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–21), 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, NCA invites ACTIVITY: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:35 Jul 31, 2015 Jkt 235001 comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of NCA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of NCA’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: NCA Legacy (Historic Resources Education Program Research), VA Form 40–10166 Online Survey/Focus Groups. OMB Control Number: 2900—NEW. Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: VA Survey Form 40–10166 and Focus Group interviews will be used to collect information from academic and non-academic stakeholders. These audiences include, but are not limited to middle school and high school students and teachers, university students and professors, historic associations, veterans associations, libraries, and organizations that serve amateur genealogists. The program will increase public access to historic resources in national cemeteries and, in doing so, it will also increase public awareness of the legacy of the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 158 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: Online Survey—50 hrs., Focus Groups—108 hrs. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 254. By direction of the Secretary. Kathleen M. Manwell, Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2015–18926 Filed 7–31–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0098] Agency Information Collection (Survivors’ and Dependents’ Application for VA Education Benefits) (VA Form 22–5490) Activity Under OMB Review ACTION: Notice. 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, will submit 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. SUMMARY: Comments must be submitted on or before September 2, 2015. DATES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0098’’ in any correspondence. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632– 7492 or email crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0098.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Survivors’ and Dependents’ Application for VA Education Benefits (VA Form 22–5490). OMB Control Number: 2900–0098. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 22–5490 is completed by spouses and children of Veterans or servicemembers to apply for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) and Post-9/11 GI Bill Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship) mailed to service-connected disabled veterans who submitted an application for vocational rehabilitation benefits. VA will use data collected to determine the types of rehabilitation program the Veteran will need. Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00178 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46109 E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1 46110 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 148 / Monday, August 3, 2015 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 at 80 FR 5887 on February 3, 2015. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:35 Jul 31, 2015 Jkt 235001 Affected Public: Individuals. Estimated Annual Burden: 52,251 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 33,590 (paper copy—45 minutes); 18,661 (electronically—25 minutes). Frequency of Response: Annually. PO 00000 Frm 00179 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Estimated Number of Respondents: 89,574. By direction of the Secretary. Kathleen M. Manwell, Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2015–18932 Filed 7–31–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 148 (Monday, August 3, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46109-46110]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18932]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0098]


Agency Information Collection (Survivors' and Dependents' 
Application for VA Education Benefits) (VA Form 22-5490) Activity 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, will submit 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 September 2, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 
17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to 
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0098'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records 
Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632-7492 or email 
crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0098.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Survivors' and Dependents' Application for VA Education 
Benefits (VA Form 22-5490).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0098.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 22-5490 is completed by spouses and children of 
Veterans or servicemembers to apply for Survivors' and Dependents' 
Educational Assistance (DEA) and Post-9/11 GI Bill Marine Gunnery 
Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship) mailed to 
service-connected disabled veterans who submitted an application for 
vocational rehabilitation benefits. VA will use data collected to 
determine the types of rehabilitation program the Veteran will need.

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    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 at 80 FR 5887 on February 3, 2015.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 52,251 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 33,590 (paper copy--45 
minutes); 18,661 (electronically--25 minutes).
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 89,574.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records 
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-18932 Filed 7-31-15; 8:45 am]
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