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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–NEW]
Agency Information Collection
Activity: Survey of Individuals Using
Their Entitlement to Educational
Assistance Under the Educational
Assistance Programs Administered by
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA), is announcing an opportunity for
public comment on the proposed new
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 new
proposed collection of information, and
allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before February 22, 2021.
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, 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–NEW’’ in any correspondence.
During the comment period, comments
may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Danny S. Green at (202) 421–1354.
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)
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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: 44 U.S.C. 3501–21.
Title: Survey of Individuals Using
Their Entitlement To Educational
Assistance Under The Educational
Assistance Programs Administered By
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW.
Type of Review: New data collection.
Abstract: The Educational Assistance
Program Feedback Survey is designed to
measure experience of beneficiaries of
educational assistance programs
administered by the Veterans Affairs
(VA), including under chapters 30, 32,
33, and 35 of title 38 United States
Code. The information will help the VA
improve programs and better serve
Veterans interested in educational
assistance. Educational Assistance
Program feedback data will be collected
using an online transactional survey or
paper disseminated via an invitation
email or mailed letter sent to selected
beneficiaries. The survey questionnaire
includes 52 questions, though in
actuality due to branching depending on
responses to each question respondents
will complete anywhere from 8–49
questions (8 if respondents passed their
benefit to dependents; 39–49 questions
for all other respondents). The survey
contains general rating-scale questions
(e.g., a scale of 1–5 from Very
dissatisfied to Very satisfied; or Not at
all effective to Extremely effective) to
assess satisfaction with educational
assistance programs, resources, training
as well as questions assessing
education/training outcomes
(completion of program, current income
level) and has been approved by the
Education Service leadership. These
questions have been mapped to the
Public Law 114–315 (December 15,
2016) section 414. After the survey has
been distributed, recipients will have
two weeks to complete the survey.
Invitees will receive a reminder email or
mailed letter after one week. The sample
will be distributed across four
Education Benefit Programs: Post-9/11
GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI
Bill—Active Duty (Chapter 30), Veterans
Education Assistance Program (VEAP;
Chapter 32), and Survivors’ and
Dependents’ Educational Assistance
(DEA; Chapter 35). The overall sample
size is determined so that the reliability
of survey estimate is 3% Margin of Error
at a 95% Confidence Level. Once data
collection is completed, the participant
responses in the survey will be
weighted so that the samples more
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closely represent the overall population.
Weighting models will rely on
beneficiary age and gender.
Affected Public: Individuals.
Estimated Annual Burden: 180 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,080.
By direction of the Secretary.
Danny S. Green,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Quality,
Performance and Risk, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for
Appointment to the Veterans’ Advisory
Committee on Rehabilitation
ACTION:
Notice.
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), is seeking
nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment as
members of the Veterans’ Advisory
Committee on Rehabilitation
(hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the
Committee’’).
DATES: Nominations for membership on
the Committee must be received by
January 14, 2021, no later than 4:00
p.m., eastern standard time. Packages
received after this time will not be
considered for the current membership
cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages
should be emailed to the Designated
Federal Officer, Latrese Arnold at
Latrese.Arnold@va.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but
are not limited to, submitting to the
Secretary an annual report on the
rehabilitation programs and activities of
the VA.
Membership Criteria: VBA is
requesting nominations for upcoming
vacancies on the Committee. Members
of the Committee are appointed by the
Secretary from the general public,
including but not limited to:
(1) Veterans with service-connected
disabilities;
(2) Persons who have distinguished
themselves in the public and private
sectors in the fields of rehabilitation
medicine, vocational guidance,
vocational rehabilitation, and
employment and training programs
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(3) Ex officio members of the
Committee shall include one
representative from the Veterans Health
Administration and one from the
Veterans Benefits Administration; one
representative each from the
Rehabilitation Services Administration
of the Department of Education, and the
National Institute for Handicapped
Research of the Department of
Education; and one representative of the
Assistant Secretary for Veterans’
Employment and Training of the
Department of Labor.
Authority: The Committee was
established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3121,
to advise the Secretary of VA with
respect to the administration of
Veterans’ rehabilitation programs.
Nominations of qualified candidates are
being sought to fill upcoming vacancies
on the Committee.
To the extent possible, the Secretary
seeks members who have diverse
professional and personal qualifications.
We ask that nominations include
information of this type so that VA can
ensure a balanced Committee
membership.
Individuals appointed to the
Committee by the Secretary shall be
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invited to serve a three-year term. The
Secretary may reappoint a member for
an additional term of service. In
accordance with Federal Travel
Regulation, Committee members will
receive travel expenses and a per diem
allowance for any travel made in
association with duties as members of
the Committee and within federal travel
guidelines. Self- nominations are
acceptable. Any letters of nomination
from organizations or other individuals
should accompany the package when it
is submitted. Non-Veterans are also
eligible for nomination.
Requirements for Nomination
submission: Nominations should be
typed (one nomination per nominator).
Nomination package should include:
(1) A letter of nomination that clearly
states the name and affiliation of the
nominee, the basis for the nomination
(i.e., specific attributes which qualify
the nominee for service in this
capacity), and a statement from the
nominee indicating that he/she is a U.S.
citizen and is willingness to serve as a
member of the Committee;
(2) the nominee’s contact information,
including name, mailing address,
telephone numbers, and email address;
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(3) the nominee’s curriculum vitae;
(4) a summary of the nominee’s
experience and qualifications relative to
the membership considerations
described above; and
(5) a statement confirming that he/she
is not a federally-registered lobbyist.
The Department makes every effort to
ensure that the membership of VA
Federal advisory committees is balanced
in terms of points of view represented
and the committee’s function.
Appointments to this Committee shall
be made without discrimination based
on a person’s race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, or
genetic information. Nominations must
state that the nominee appears to have
no conflict of interest that would
preclude membership. An ethics review
is conducted for each selected nominee.
Dated: December 17, 2020.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Veterans'
Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment as members of the Veterans' Advisory
Committee on Rehabilitation (hereinafter referred to as ``the
Committee'').
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by
January 14, 2021, no later than 4:00 p.m., eastern standard time.
Packages received after this time will not be considered for the
current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages should be emailed to the Designated
Federal Officer, Latrese Arnold at [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to, submitting
to the Secretary an annual report on the rehabilitation programs and
activities of the VA.
Membership Criteria: VBA is requesting nominations for upcoming
vacancies on the Committee. Members of the Committee are appointed by
the Secretary from the general public, including but not limited to:
(1) Veterans with service-connected disabilities;
(2) Persons who have distinguished themselves in the public and
private sectors in the fields of rehabilitation medicine, vocational
guidance, vocational rehabilitation, and employment and training
programs
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(3) Ex officio members of the Committee shall include one
representative from the Veterans Health Administration and one from the
Veterans Benefits Administration; one representative each from the
Rehabilitation Services Administration of the Department of Education,
and the National Institute for Handicapped Research of the Department
of Education; and one representative of the Assistant Secretary for
Veterans' Employment and Training of the Department of Labor.
Authority: The Committee was established pursuant to 38 U.S.C.
3121, to advise the Secretary of VA with respect to the administration
of Veterans' rehabilitation programs. Nominations of qualified
candidates are being sought to fill upcoming vacancies on the
Committee.
To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have
diverse professional and personal qualifications. We ask that
nominations include information of this type so that VA can ensure a
balanced Committee membership.
Individuals appointed to the Committee by the Secretary shall be
invited to serve a three-year term. The Secretary may reappoint a
member for an additional term of service. In accordance with Federal
Travel Regulation, Committee members will receive travel expenses and a
per diem allowance for any travel made in association with duties as
members of the Committee and within federal travel guidelines. Self-
nominations are acceptable. Any letters of nomination from
organizations or other individuals should accompany the package when it
is submitted. Non-Veterans are also eligible for nomination.
Requirements for Nomination submission: Nominations should be typed
(one nomination per nominator). Nomination package should include:
(1) A letter of nomination that clearly states the name and
affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e.,
specific attributes which qualify the nominee for service in this
capacity), and a statement from the nominee indicating that he/she is a
U.S. citizen and is willingness to serve as a member of the Committee;
(2) the nominee's contact information, including name, mailing
address, telephone numbers, and email address;
(3) the nominee's curriculum vitae;
(4) a summary of the nominee's experience and qualifications
relative to the membership considerations described above; and
(5) a statement confirming that he/she is not a federally-
registered lobbyist.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
VA Federal advisory committees is balanced in terms of points of view
represented and the committee's function. Appointments to this
Committee shall be made without discrimination based on a person's
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Nominations
must state that the nominee appears to have no conflict of interest
that would preclude membership. An ethics review is conducted for each
selected nominee.
Dated: December 17, 2020.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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