Agency Information Collection Under OMB Review: Application and Training Agreement for Apprenticeship and On-the-Job Training Programs, 17741-17742 [2017-07395]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 69 / Wednesday, April 12, 2017 / Notices public comment in response to the notice. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 12, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or Willie Lewis of National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email: Willie.Lewis@va.gov Please refer to ‘‘VA Form 40–1330, Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker, and VA Form 40–1330M, Claim for Government Medallion for Placement in a Private Cemetery. OMB Control Number ‘‘2900–.0222’’ 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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 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. Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. Title: VA Form 40–1330, Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker, and VA Form 40–1330M, Claim for Government Medallion for Placement in a Private Cemetery. OMB Control Number: 2900–0222. Type of Review: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection. Abstract: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) updated its current VA Form 40–1330 and VA Form 40–1330M. The original VA Form 40– 1330 and 40–1330M is a request for a Government-furnished headstone or VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Apr 11, 2017 Jkt 241001 marker, or medallion, respectively. The updates to the form include the following: • Change to the Applicant Definition, who can apply for a Government headstone, marker or medallion; • Information about the Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) program and the option to receive a PMC in addition to the headstone, marker or medallion; • Changes in eligibility for a medallion, consistent with section 301 of Public Law 114–315; • Addition of language that clarifies that ‘‘mandatory’’ and ‘‘optional’’ inscription items are provided in English, and that ‘‘additional’’ inscription items may be provided in English or non-English text that consists of the Latin Alphabet or numbers; • Addition of information on VA Form 40–1330 and VA Form 40–1330M related to whether the Veteran was previously determined by VA to be eligible for burial, and related to whether the request is initial or for a replacement headstone or marker; • Addition of ‘‘Iraq’’ and ‘‘Afghanistan’’ as indicators of ‘‘War Service,’’ consistent with Public Law 114–315; • Addition of Age at the Time of Death on VA Form 40–1330 and VA Form 40–1330M; and • Addition of demographic information for statistical reporting purposes only on VA Form 40–1330 and VA Form 40–1330M. Upon appropriate approval, the VA Web site will display the updated version of the VA Form 40–1330 and VA Form 1330M for public use. Affected Public: Individual or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 88,643 Burden Hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15-Minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 166,135. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Records Service, Office of Quality and Compliance, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2017–07398 Filed 4–11–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17741 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0342] Agency Information Collection Under OMB Review: Application and Training Agreement for Apprenticeship and Onthe-Job Training Programs Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 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 May 12, 2017. 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. 2900–0342’’ in any correspondence. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–5870 or email cynthia.harveypryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0342.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. Title: Application and Training Agreement for Apprenticeship and Onthe-Job Training Programs, VA Form 22–8864; 22–8865. OMB Control Number: 2900–0342. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Forms 22–8864 and 22– 8865 are used to collect information from employers and trainees to ensure that training programs (Apprenticeship and On-the-Job Training) and agreements meet the statutory requirements for approval. 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 E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1 17742 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 69 / Wednesday, April 12, 2017 / Notices control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published Vol. 82, FR 16, Thursday, January 26, 2017, pages 8567–8568. Affected Public: Individuals or household or small businesses/other small entities. Estimated Annual Burden: 19,535 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 75 minutes. Frequency of Response: Once. Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,628. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Records Service, Office of Quality and Compliance, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2017–07395 Filed 4–11–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0708] Agency Information Collection Activity: Evidence for Transfer of Entitlement of Education Benefits, CFR 21.7080 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 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 June 12, 2017. 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 (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Apr 11, 2017 Jkt 241001 NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to 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, 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. Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–21. Title: Evidence for Transfer of Entitlement of Education Benefits, CFR 21.7080. OMB Control Number: 2900–0708. Type of Review: Revision of an approved collection. Abstract: Servicemembers on active duty may request to designate up to a maximum of 18 months of 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 as evidence that the servicemember was approved by the military to transfer entitlement. The servicemember must submit in writing to VA, the names of each dependent, the number of months of entitlement transferred to each dependent, and the period (beginning or ending date) for which the transfer will be effective for each designated dependent. VA will use the information shown on 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: 11,311 hours. PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 135,735. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Records Service, Office of Quality and Compliance, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2017–07400 Filed 4–11–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0116] Agency Information Collection Activity: Notice to Department of Veterans Affairs of Veteran or Beneficiary Incarcerated in Penal Institution 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. VA Form 21–4193 is used to gather information from penal institutions about incarcerated VA beneficiaries. When beneficiaries are incarcerated in penal institutions in excess of 60 days after conviction, VA benefits are reduced or terminated. Without this collection of information, VA would be unable to accurately adjust the rates of incarcerated beneficiaries and overpayments would result. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 12, 2017. 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 (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0116’’ in any SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 12, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17741-17742]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-07395]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0342]


Agency Information Collection Under OMB Review: Application and 
Training Agreement for Apprenticeship and On-the-Job Training Programs

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, 
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 May 12, 2017.

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-
0342'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise 
Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461-5870 or email 
cynthia.harvey-pryor@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0342.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.
    Title: Application and Training Agreement for Apprenticeship and 
On-the-Job Training Programs, VA Form 22-8864; 22-8865.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0342.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Forms 22-8864 and 22-8865 are used to collect 
information from employers and trainees to ensure that training 
programs (Apprenticeship and On-the-Job Training) and agreements meet 
the statutory requirements for approval.
    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

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control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment 
period soliciting comments on this collection of information was 
published Vol. 82, FR 16, Thursday, January 26, 2017, pages 8567-8568.
    Affected Public: Individuals or household or small businesses/other 
small entities.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 19,535 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 75 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,628.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Records Service, Office of 
Quality and Compliance, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-07395 Filed 4-11-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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