Agency Information Collection Activity: Request for Approval of School Attendance and School Attendance Report, 66506-66507 [2024-18193]

Download as PDF 66506 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 158 / Thursday, August 15, 2024 / Notices permitting electronic submissions of responses. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the ICR for OMB approval of the extension of the information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. Approved: August 12, 2024. Ronald J. Durbala, IRS Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2024–18320 Filed 8–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Comment Request on Burden Related to Information Collection Tools Relating to IRS Customer Satisfaction Surveys Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning the burden related to the IRS Customer Satisfaction Surveys. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 15, 2024 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andrés Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Please include, ‘‘OMB Number: 1545– 2250—Public Comment Request Notice’’ in the Subject line. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Ronald J. Durbala, at (202) 317–5746, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: IRS Customer Satisfaction Surveys. OMB Number: 1545–2250. Regulation Project Number: N/A. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Aug 14, 2024 Jkt 262001 Abstract: Surveys conducted under this clearance are used by the Internal Revenue Service to determine levels of customer satisfaction as well as determining issues that contribute to customer burden. This information will be used to make quality improvements to products and services. Collecting, analyzing, and using customer opinion data is a vital component of IRS’s Balanced Measures Approach, as mandated by Internal Revenue Service Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 and Executive Order 12862. Current Actions: This is a renewal request. There are currently no changes planned. Any updates will be included with the submission package. It is estimated that 60,000 burden hours will be used over the course of the next three years. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, Businesses and other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Responses: 135,000. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 8–9 mins. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 20,000. The following paragraph applies to all the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained if their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Desired Focus of Comments: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using PO 00000 Frm 00165 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., by permitting electronic submissions of responses. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the ICR for OMB approval of the extension of the information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. Approved: August 12, 2024. Ronald J. Durbala, IRS Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2024–18296 Filed 8–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0049] Agency Information Collection Activity: Request for Approval of School Attendance and School Attendance Report Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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: Comments must be received on or before October 15, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Program-Specific information: Nancy 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 158 / Thursday, August 15, 2024 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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: Request for Approval of School Attendance (VA Forms 21–674 and 21– 674c) and School Attendance Report (VA Form 21–674b). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Aug 14, 2024 Jkt 262001 OMB Control Number: 2900–0049 https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRASearch. (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to find the historical versions of this Information Collection). Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Forms 21–674 and 21– 674c are used to gather information that is necessary to determine benefit entitlement to or for a veteran’s child between the ages of 18 and 23 who is attending school. VA Form 21–674b is used to verify the school attendance of a child who is receiving benefits or for whom benefits are being received. Without this information, VA would be unable to properly authorize benefits for school attendance. No changes have PO 00000 Frm 00166 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 66507 been made to these forms. The respondent burden has increased due to the estimated number of receivables averaged over the past year. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 15,862 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 12 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 79,310 per year. 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. 2024–18193 Filed 8–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 158 (Thursday, August 15, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66506-66507]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18193]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0049]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Request for Approval of 
School Attendance and School Attendance Report

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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:  Comments must be received on or before October 15, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    Program-Specific information: Nancy Kessinger, 202-632-8924, 
[email protected].
    VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202-461-8900, 
[email protected]

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

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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: Request for Approval of School Attendance (VA Forms 21-674 
and 21-674c) and School Attendance Report (VA Form 21-674b).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0049 https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch.
    (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to find 
the historical versions of this Information Collection).
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Forms 21-674 and 21-674c are used to gather 
information that is necessary to determine benefit entitlement to or 
for a veteran's child between the ages of 18 and 23 who is attending 
school. VA Form 21-674b is used to verify the school attendance of a 
child who is receiving benefits or for whom benefits are being 
received. Without this information, VA would be unable to properly 
authorize benefits for school attendance. No changes have been made to 
these forms. The respondent burden has increased due to the estimated 
number of receivables averaged over the past year.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 15,862 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 12 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 79,310 per year.
    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. 2024-18193 Filed 8-14-24; 8:45 am]
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