Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Reimbursement of Preparatory (PREP) Course for Licensing or Certification Test, 63453-63454 [2021-24939]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 16, 2021 / Notices Mr. Eugene W. Skinner Jr. at (202) 631– 7645 or Eugene.Skinner@va.gov. Dated: November 10, 2021. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–24975 Filed 11–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0891] Agency Information Collection Activity: COVID–19 Refund Modification 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, 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 and it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0891.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0891’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 38 CFR 36.4338(a). Title: COVID–19 Refund Modification. OMB Control Number: 2900–0891. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA is temporarily expanding the list of loan modification options available to servicers that do not require VA’s prior approval to include a new loan modification, the COVID–19 Refund Modification, to assist certain COVID-impacted veterans as they exit a lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:03 Nov 15, 2021 Jkt 256001 COVID–19 forbearance. Under 38 U.S.C. 3720(a)(2), Congress has provided the Secretary with discretion ‘‘[n]otwithstanding the provisions of any other law’’ to set the terms and conditions to which the Secretary will consent to loan modifications. Additionally, while VA has outlined in regulation at 38 CFR 36.4315(a) the terms of loan modifications that do not require prior VA approval, VA may waive a regulatory requirement if VA finds the interest of the Government are not adversely affected and such waiver would relieve undue prejudice to a debtor, holder, or other person without impairing the vest rights of any person affected. 38 CFR 36.4338(a). 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 86 FR 50210 on September 7, 2021, pages 50210 and 50211. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 25,800. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 90 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,200. By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–25007 Filed 11–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P National Research Advisory Council, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the National Research Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, by Webex. The teleconference number is 1– 404–397–1596, conference ID 199 811 6717 or the meeting link is https:// veteransaffairs.webex.com/ veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID= mee580294d1ca4b86e69b617fd028f134. The meeting will convene at 11:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. Eastern daylight time. This meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the National Research Advisory Council is to advise the Secretary on research conducted by the Frm 00125 Fmt 4703 Veterans Health Administration, including policies and programs targeting the high priority of Veterans’ health care needs. On December 8, 2021, the agenda will include a discussion of fiscal year 2021 accomplishments in review; follow up discussion of diversity, equity, and inclusion activities in response to the NRAC recommendations; and discussion of subcommittee activities. No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. Members of the public wanting to attend, have questions or presentations to present may contact Rashelle Robinson, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Research and Development (14RD), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, at 202– 443–5768, or Rashelle.robinson@va.gov no later than close of business on December 3, 2021. All questions and presentations will be presented during the public comment section of the meeting. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Rashelle Robinson at the above phone number or email address noted above. Dated: November 9, 2021. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–24893 Filed 11–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0892] DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PO 00000 63453 Sfmt 4703 Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Reimbursement of Preparatory (PREP) Course for Licensing or Certification Test 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 and it includes the actual data collection instrument. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1 63454 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 16, 2021 / Notices Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0892. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0892’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Section 5, Public Law 116– 154. Title: Reimbursement of Preparatory (PREP) Course for Licensing or Certification. OMB Control Number: 2900–0892. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The information collected on the VA Form 22–10272 will be utilized to permit beneficiaries to apply for reimbursement of approved preparatory courses taken to assist with preparing for a Licensing or Certification Test. VA will use data from this information collection to ensure eligible Post 9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) and Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA or chapter 35) can receive payment for attending the approved preparatory course. Without the utilization of this form, eligible beneficiaries will not be able to apply for the reimbursement they may be rightly entitled to pursuant to 38 U.S. Code 3315B. 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 86 FR 50211 on September 7, 2021. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 71 hours. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 DATES: Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: Occasionally. Estimated Number of Respondents: 285. By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–24939 Filed 11–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App 2., that the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans will virtually meet on December 7–9, 2021. The meeting sessions will begin and end as follows: Dates Times December 7, 2021 December 8, 2021 December 9, 2021 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.— Eastern Standard Time (EST). 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. EST. 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. EST. This meeting is open to the public. To access the meeting, please click the link: Adobe Connect: https://va-eerc-ees. adobeconnect.com/cmv_admin/. The purposes of the Committee are to: Advise the Secretary on the administration of VA benefits and services to minority Veterans; assess the needs of minority Veterans; and evaluate whether VA compensation, medical and rehabilitation services, outreach, and other programs are meeting those needs. The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding such activities. On December 7, the Committee will receive briefings and updates from the Center for Minority Veterans, National Cemetery Administration, Veterans Experience Office, National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics, Office of Tribal Government Relations, and Date Time December 14, 2021 ........................ December 15, 2021 ........................ December 16, 2021 ........................ 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. EST ............ 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. EST ............ 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. EST ............ The meeting sessions are open to the public. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:03 Nov 15, 2021 Jkt 256001 Frm 00126 Dated: November 9, 2021. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–24909 Filed 11–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Women Veterans, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app 2, that the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans will conduct a virtual meeting on December 14–16, 2021. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) and end 1:00 p.m. EST each day. Location See WebEx link and call-in information below. See WebEx link and call-in information below. See WebEx link and call-in information below. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs PO 00000 Veterans Benefits Administration. On December 8, the Committee will receive briefings and updates from the Board of Veterans Appeals, Veterans Health Administration, Center for Women Veterans, Mental Health, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Task Force, Office of Rural Health and Office of Health Equity. On December 9, the Committee will receive briefings and updates on Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Senior Advisor for Pacific Strategies and ex officio updates. The Committee will then hold a leadership exit briefing with Veterans Benefits Administration, Veterans Health Administration and National Cemetery Administration. The Committee will receive public comments from 1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. The Committee will conduct an after-action review. Individuals who wish to provide public comment are invited to submit a 1–2-page summary of their comments no later than November 29, 2021 for inclusion in the official meeting record. Members of the public may also submit written statements for the Committee’s review to Ms. Juanita Mullen, at Juanita.Mullen@va.gov. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Ms. Juanita Mullen or Mr. Dwayne Campbell at (202) 461–6191. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 regarding the needs of women Veterans with respect to health care, E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 16, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63453-63454]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24939]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0892]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: 
Reimbursement of Preparatory (PREP) Course for Licensing or 
Certification Test

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 and it 
includes the actual data collection instrument.

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DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Refer to 
``OMB Control No. 2900-0892.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise 
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0892'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Authority: Section 5, Public Law 116-154.
    Title: Reimbursement of Preparatory (PREP) Course for Licensing or 
Certification.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0892.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The information collected on the VA Form 22-10272 will be 
utilized to permit beneficiaries to apply for reimbursement of approved 
preparatory courses taken to assist with preparing for a Licensing or 
Certification Test. VA will use data from this information collection 
to ensure eligible Post 9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) and Survivors' and 
Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA or chapter 35) can receive 
payment for attending the approved preparatory course. Without the 
utilization of this form, eligible beneficiaries will not be able to 
apply for the reimbursement they may be rightly entitled to pursuant to 
38 U.S. Code 3315B.
    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 86 FR 50211 on September 7, 2021.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 71 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Occasionally.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 285.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-24939 Filed 11-15-21; 8:45 am]
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