Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Application for Approval of an Institution of Higher Learning Facility; Institution of Higher Learning-Program Submission List; Application for Approval of Organizations Other Than Institutions of Higher Learning; Non-Institution of Higher Learning-Program Submission List, 14739-14740 [2024-04136]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 40 / Wednesday, February 28, 2024 / Notices business tax credit to eligible small employers who offer defined contribution plans with specific features that benefit military spouses. The section 45AA credit is, for a tax year during which a military spouse participates in the plan, up to 3 tax years beginning with the tax year during which the military spouse began participating in the plan, $200, plus the amount of employer contributions (other than elective deferrals) made on behalf of the military spouse for any of the 3 tax years, up to $300 for a tax year. The Form 8881 is being revised to add the Section 45AA credit. Additionally, the Secure 2.0 Act amended section 45E to permit eligible employers, with 1–50 employees, an increased start-up costs credit of 100% of the qualified start-up costs for a tax year, up to $500 for the tax year in which the plan is established or becomes effective and each of the two subsequent tax years. The Secure 2.0 Act also amended section 45E to permit an additional credit for employer contributions by certain eligible employers, in an amount equal to an applicable percentage of eligible employer contributions to a defined contribution plan, for up to 5 tax years beginning with the tax year in which the plan is established. The Form 8881 is being revised to include these additions under section 45E. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 66,667. Estimated Time per Respondent: 8 hours, 38 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 575,337. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Melody Braswell, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–04125 Filed 2–27–24; 8:45 am] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:59 Feb 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0932] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Application for Approval of an Institution of Higher Learning Facility; Institution of Higher Learning—Program Submission List; Application for Approval of Organizations Other Than Institutions of Higher Learning; Non-Institution of Higher Learning—Program Submission List 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. DATES: 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 for Public Comments’’, then search the list for the information collection by Title or ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0932.’’ 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. 2900–0932’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Public Law 117–333 sec. 11; 38 U.S.C. 3672 and 3674. Title: Application for Approval of an Institution of Higher Learning Facility, VA Form 22–10287; Institution of Higher Learning—Program Submission List, VA Form 22–10287a; Application for Approval of Organizations Other Than Institutions of Higher Learning, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14739 VA Form 22–10288; Non-Institution of Higher Learning—Program Submission List, VA Form 22–10288a. OMB Control Number: 2900–0932. Type of Review: Extension. Abstract: Public Law 117–333 sec. 11, enacted January 5, 2023, amended title 38 U.S.C. 3672, ‘‘Approval of Courses’’. This provision of the law required VA to create and design two new uniform applications and any accompanying documentation for approval of courses of educational programs, and for those forms to be available for use by October 1, 2023. The Program Office created those four forms to meet the amended criteria of 38 U.S.C. 3672. These forms are completed by educational institutions, training establishments and other organizations seeking approval of one or more programs of study for the payment of VA Education benefits rendered to eligible beneficiaries. The institutions submit the forms to the State Approving Agencies (SAAs) of jurisdiction for their review. By law, each SAA has the authority to make such approvals in their respective state. VA contracts with SAAs in each state for this approval assessment work. Prior to the new legislative requirement, each SAA used their own application form(s), making it difficult for training institutions operating in more than one state to readily complete the process, as different states required different information. The amendment to title 38 U.S.C. 3672 now ensures uniformity in the program approval process across all states. The uniform SAA applications are used by educational and training institutions to apply for initial approval of their programs for payment of VA benefits; to make revisions of existing program approvals, or to submit withdrawals of approved programs no longer being offered. The institutions complete either the VA Form 22–10287, or the VA Form 22–10288, based on the type of training offered at their institution. Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) will use the VA Form 22–10287 exclusively, and all other types of educational training establishments will use the VA Form 22–10288. Each institution may use the associated ‘‘Program List’’, VA Form 22– 10287a or VA Form 22–10288a to add, revise, or remove any program offered. In some cases, institutions may use their E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 14740 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 40 / Wednesday, February 28, 2024 / Notices own documentation to make administrative revision(s) such as changes of address, banking information, or ownership changes, when all program offerings remain the same. The VA Forms 22–10287 and 22– 10288, and any associated program list or documentation are submitted by the educational or training institution to the SAA of jurisdiction for review. Currently the educational institution sends the requests for program approval to the SAAs either via email, direct mail, an SAA portal, or as directed by the SAA. The SAA makes an approval decision and notifies the institution accordingly. The SAA then sends the approval package to the VA Education Liaison Representative (ELR) of jurisdiction. Program reviews will be conducted in the near future to determine the availability of advanced automation technology for submitting the applications between educational and training institutions, SAAs and VA, which may help to reduce future burdens. The approval package includes the application/form received from the training institution, the SAA’s findings, and any additional related information that supports payment of GI Bill benefits, as well as a copy of the notification sent to the training institution. The VA Education Liaison Representative (ELR) reviews the approval package for completeness, or requests additional information, if required. After the package is deemed complete, the ELR processes the package by entering the required information into VA’s internal ‘‘Web Enabled Approval Management System (WEAMS)’’. The ELR provides the report to the training institution, which contains the final approval information. The ELR then sends a copy to the SAA of jurisdiction. Finally, the approval data entered in WEAMS by the ELR is then used by Veterans Claims Examiners to adjudicate education benefit claims. 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 88 FR 89502 on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, Page(s) 89502–89503. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 70,400 hours. Estimated Average Burden Time per Respondent: 8 hours or 480 minutes. Frequency of Response: Once. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:59 Feb 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,800. 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. 2024–04136 Filed 2–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0188] Agency Information Collection Activity: Applications for Motor Vehicle Adaptive Equipment and HISA Services Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 extension 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 29, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Grant Bennett, Office of Regulations, Appeals, and Policy (10BRAP), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to Grant.Bennett@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0188’’ 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 Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 266– 4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0188’’ 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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, VHA invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VHA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VHA’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: Applications for Motor Vehicle Adaptive Equipment and HISA Services. OMB Control Number: 2900–0188. Type of Review: Reinstatement, with revisions, of a previously approved collection. Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Veterans Health Administration (VHA), administers medical services established by law. Title 38 U.S.C. 1701(6) includes prosthetic items within the scope of medical services. Title 38 U.S.C. 3901, 3902, 3903, 3904, and 1162 authorize the Secretary to provide each person eligible for a motor vehicle grant the adaptive equipment deemed necessary to ensure that the person will be able to operate the vehicle safely, in a manner consistent with the safety of others and to satisfy the applicable standards of licensure established by the state of residency. VA also provides assistance to Veterans applying for Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grants. The Prosthetic Service determines eligibility, entitlement, and payment of individual claims for home improvements and structural alterations to accommodate a Veteran’s needs. VA Form 10–1394 will be used to collect necessary information from eligible Veterans applying for motor vehicle adaptive equipment. VA Form 10–0103 will be used to collect necessary information from eligible Veterans applying for HISA grants. Total Annual Burden: 2,750 hours. Total Annual Responses: 21,000. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 10–1394—1,500 hours. E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 40 (Wednesday, February 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14739-14740]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04136]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0932]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: 
Application for Approval of an Institution of Higher Learning Facility; 
Institution of Higher Learning--Program Submission List; Application 
for Approval of Organizations Other Than Institutions of Higher 
Learning; Non-Institution of Higher Learning--Program Submission List

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.

DATES: 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 for Public 
Comments'', then search the list for the information collection by 
Title or ``OMB Control No. 2900-0932.''

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. 2900-0932'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Authority: Public Law 117-333 sec. 11; 38 U.S.C. 3672 and 3674.
    Title: Application for Approval of an Institution of Higher 
Learning Facility, VA Form 22-10287; Institution of Higher Learning--
Program Submission List, VA Form 22-10287a; Application for Approval of 
Organizations Other Than Institutions of Higher Learning, VA Form 22-
10288; Non-Institution of Higher Learning--Program Submission List, VA 
Form 22-10288a.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0932.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Abstract: Public Law 117-333 sec. 11, enacted January 5, 2023, 
amended title 38 U.S.C. 3672, ``Approval of Courses''. This provision 
of the law required VA to create and design two new uniform 
applications and any accompanying documentation for approval of courses 
of educational programs, and for those forms to be available for use by 
October 1, 2023. The Program Office created those four forms to meet 
the amended criteria of 38 U.S.C. 3672.
    These forms are completed by educational institutions, training 
establishments and other organizations seeking approval of one or more 
programs of study for the payment of VA Education benefits rendered to 
eligible beneficiaries. The institutions submit the forms to the State 
Approving Agencies (SAAs) of jurisdiction for their review. By law, 
each SAA has the authority to make such approvals in their respective 
state. VA contracts with SAAs in each state for this approval 
assessment work.
    Prior to the new legislative requirement, each SAA used their own 
application form(s), making it difficult for training institutions 
operating in more than one state to readily complete the process, as 
different states required different information. The amendment to title 
38 U.S.C. 3672 now ensures uniformity in the program approval process 
across all states. The uniform SAA applications are used by educational 
and training institutions to apply for initial approval of their 
programs for payment of VA benefits; to make revisions of existing 
program approvals, or to submit withdrawals of approved programs no 
longer being offered. The institutions complete either the VA Form 22-
10287, or the VA Form 22-10288, based on the type of training offered 
at their institution. Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) will use 
the VA Form 22-10287 exclusively, and all other types of educational 
training establishments will use the VA Form 22-10288. Each institution 
may use the associated ``Program List'', VA Form 22-10287a or VA Form 
22-10288a to add, revise, or remove any program offered. In some cases, 
institutions may use their

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own documentation to make administrative revision(s) such as changes of 
address, banking information, or ownership changes, when all program 
offerings remain the same. The VA Forms 22-10287 and 22-10288, and any 
associated program list or documentation are submitted by the 
educational or training institution to the SAA of jurisdiction for 
review. Currently the educational institution sends the requests for 
program approval to the SAAs either via email, direct mail, an SAA 
portal, or as directed by the SAA. The SAA makes an approval decision 
and notifies the institution accordingly. The SAA then sends the 
approval package to the VA Education Liaison Representative (ELR) of 
jurisdiction. Program reviews will be conducted in the near future to 
determine the availability of advanced automation technology for 
submitting the applications between educational and training 
institutions, SAAs and VA, which may help to reduce future burdens. The 
approval package includes the application/form received from the 
training institution, the SAA's findings, and any additional related 
information that supports payment of GI Bill benefits, as well as a 
copy of the notification sent to the training institution. The VA 
Education Liaison Representative (ELR) reviews the approval package for 
completeness, or requests additional information, if required. After 
the package is deemed complete, the ELR processes the package by 
entering the required information into VA's internal ``Web Enabled 
Approval Management System (WEAMS)''. The ELR provides the report to 
the training institution, which contains the final approval 
information. The ELR then sends a copy to the SAA of jurisdiction. 
Finally, the approval data entered in WEAMS by the ELR is then used by 
Veterans Claims Examiners to adjudicate education benefit claims.
    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 88 FR 89502 on Wednesday, December 27, 
2023, Page(s) 89502-89503.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 70,400 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Time per Respondent: 8 hours or 480 
minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,800.

    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. 2024-04136 Filed 2-27-24; 8:45 am]
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