Agency Information Collection Activity: Designation of Certifying Official(s), 57995 [2024-15617]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 16, 2024 / Notices ACTION: Notice. 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 extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 16, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Program-Specific information: Nancy J. Kessinger, 202–632–8924, Nancy.Kessinger@va.gov. VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202–461–8900, vacopaperworkreduact@ va.gov. 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. Title: Agency Information Collection Activity: Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan Worksheet VA Form 26–8923. OMB Control Number: 2900–0386 https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRASearch. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 26–8923 is used to determine Veterans eligible for an exception to pay a funding fee in connection with a VA-guaranteed loan. Lenders are required to complete the form on all interest rate reduction khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Jul 15, 2024 Jkt 262001 refinancing loans and submit the form to the Veteran no later than the third business day after receiving the Veteran’s application. Affected Public: Individuals and Lenders. Estimated Annual Burden: 86,647 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One Time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 173,293. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2024–15550 Filed 7–15–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0262] Agency Information Collection Activity: Designation of Certifying Official(s) 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: 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. 2900–0262.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202–461–8900, vacopaperworkreduact@ va.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Designation of Certifying Official(s), VA Form 22–8794. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00153 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57995 OMB Control Number: 2900–0262 https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRASearch. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The law requires educational institutions and job training establishments to designate an official that will be responsible for certifying approved training for Veterans and other eligible persons. Each educational institution must have a VA certifying official on staff. The certifying official must submit to VA each student’s enrollment information and any changes to such enrollment information. The ‘‘Designation of Certifying Official(s)’’ (VA Form 22–8794) provides VA with the names and signatures of those persons authorized to certify and submit to VA any new hours or changes in the enrollment of their VA students. The VA uses VA Form 22–8794 to maintain a record of the VA Certifying Official(s) responsible for certifying approved training for Veterans and other eligible beneficiaries. 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 89 FR 41494, May 13, 2024. Affected Public: Individuals and Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,029 hours. Estimated Average Burden Time per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: Once on occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,177. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2024–15617 Filed 7–15–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0399] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Student Beneficiary Report—REPS (Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors) Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\16JYN1.SGM 16JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 57995]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-15617]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0262]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Designation of Certifying 
Official(s)

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: 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. 2900-0262.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202-461-8900, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Designation of Certifying Official(s), VA Form 22-8794.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0262 https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The law requires educational institutions and job 
training establishments to designate an official that will be 
responsible for certifying approved training for Veterans and other 
eligible persons. Each educational institution must have a VA 
certifying official on staff. The certifying official must submit to VA 
each student's enrollment information and any changes to such 
enrollment information. The ``Designation of Certifying Official(s)'' 
(VA Form 22-8794) provides VA with the names and signatures of those 
persons authorized to certify and submit to VA any new hours or changes 
in the enrollment of their VA students. The VA uses VA Form 22-8794 to 
maintain a record of the VA Certifying Official(s) responsible for 
certifying approved training for Veterans and other eligible 
beneficiaries.
    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 89 FR 41494, May 13, 2024.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,029 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Time per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once on occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,177.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-15617 Filed 7-15-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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