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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 at 88 FR
86449 on December 13, 2023.
Affected Public: Individuals and
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 49,650
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
198,600.
By direction of the Secretary.
Dorothy Glasgow,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, (Alt), Office of
Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance
Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024–03132 Filed 2–14–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0830]
Agency Information Collection
Activity: Claim for Reimbursement of
Travel Expenses
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Veterans Benefits
Administration, 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.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before April 15, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
SUMMARY:
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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. 2900–0830’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise
and Integration, Data Governance
Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20420, (202) 266–4688
or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please
refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0830’’
in any correspondence.
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: 38 U.S.C. 501(a) and 38
U.S.C. 111.
Title: Claim for Reimbursement of
Travel Expenses.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0830.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 28–0968, Claim for
Reimbursement of Travel Expenses
serves as a request to collect information
for claimants to apply for the mileage
reimbursement benefit in an efficient,
convenient, and accurate manner. VR&E
must determine the identity of the
claimant; the dates and length of the trip
being claimed, based on the claimant’s
residence and the place of initial
evaluation, reevaluation, and counseling
to include personal or vocational
adjustment, training, and attendant
travel, or other place in connection with
vocational rehabilitation; and whether
expenses other than mileage are being
claimed. Once the information is
obtained, it is entered into the case
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management system and then the form
is sent to the Support Services Division
(SSD) to process payment.
Affected Public: Individuals and
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 27,500
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
110,000 per year.
By direction of the Secretary.
Dorothy Glasgow,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, (Alt), Office of
Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance
Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024–03136 Filed 2–14–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0061]
Agency Information Collection
Activity: Request and Authorization for
Supplies and Direct Reimbursement
(Chapter 31—Veteran Readiness and
Employment)
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Veterans Benefits
Administration, 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.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before April 15, 2024.
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. 2900–0061’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise
and Integration, Data Governance
Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20420, (202) 266–4688
or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please
refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0061’’
in any correspondence.
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: 38 U.S.C. 501(a) and 38
U.S.C. 3104(a)(7).
Title: Request and Authorization for
Supplies and Direct Reimbursement
(Chapter 31—Veteran Readiness and
Employment).
OMB Control Number: 2900–0061.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 28–1905m,
Request and Authorization for Supplies
and Direct Reimbursement (Chapter
31—Veteran Readiness and
Employment) serves as a request for
supplies or equipment or apply for
direct reimbursement for purchases of
supplies and equipment as part of a
rehabilitation program under 38 U.S.C.
chapter 31. The training facility the
Veteran attends, or the employer for
whom the Veteran works, may also need
to complete the form when the facility
or employer requires specific types of
supplies or equipment. Veterans may
access the VAF 28–1905m from VA.gov
or requesting the form from their
assigned Vocational Rehabilitation
Counselor (VRC). Veterans may return
the completed VAF 28–1905m through
centralized mail, via VR&E’s Electronic
Virtual Assistant (e-VA), in-person, or
emailing the form to their assigned VRC.
There are no other invitations or other
communications sent to the respondent
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associated with the information
collection. The VR&E staff subsequently
uses the information on this form to
approve the purchase of appropriate
supplies and equipment or direct
reimbursement for purchases of
supplies and equipment for Veterans as
part of a rehabilitation program. VAF
28–1905m allows Veterans in the VR&E
program to receive supplies and
equipment or be directly reimbursed for
purchases of supplies and equipment
that are necessary for the successful
completion of their rehabilitation
program.
Affected Public: Individuals and
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 15,312
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
30,623 per year.
By direction of the Secretary.
Dorothy Glasgow,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, (Alt), Office of
Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance
Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
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[OMB Control No. 2900–0657]
Agency Information Collection Activity
Under OMB Review: Conflicting
Interests Certification for Proprietary
Schools
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:
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice by clicking on the following link
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain,
select ‘‘Currently under Review—Open
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0830]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Claim for Reimbursement
of Travel Expenses
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Veterans Benefits Administration, 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.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before April 15, 2024.
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 [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900-0830'' in any correspondence. During the comment period,
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20420, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected].
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0830'' in any correspondence.
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: 38 U.S.C. 501(a) and 38 U.S.C. 111.
Title: Claim for Reimbursement of Travel Expenses.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0830.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 28-0968, Claim for Reimbursement of Travel
Expenses serves as a request to collect information for claimants to
apply for the mileage reimbursement benefit in an efficient,
convenient, and accurate manner. VR&E must determine the identity of
the claimant; the dates and length of the trip being claimed, based on
the claimant's residence and the place of initial evaluation,
reevaluation, and counseling to include personal or vocational
adjustment, training, and attendant travel, or other place in
connection with vocational rehabilitation; and whether expenses other
than mileage are being claimed. Once the information is obtained, it is
entered into the case
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management system and then the form is sent to the Support Services
Division (SSD) to process payment.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 27,500 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 110,000 per year.
By direction of the Secretary.
Dorothy Glasgow,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, (Alt), Office of Enterprise and Integration/
Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-03136 Filed 2-14-24; 8:45 am]
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