Agency Information Collection Activity: Notice of Change in Student Status, 99335 [2024-28895]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 237 / Tuesday, December 10, 2024 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0156] Agency Information Collection Activity: Notice of Change in Student Status 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: Comments must be received on or before February 10, 2025. 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 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: Notice of Change in Student Status, VA Form 22–1999b. OMB Control Number: 2900–0156. https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:28 Dec 09, 2024 Jkt 265001 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: The VA uses the information collected to determine whether the beneficiaries’ educational benefits should be increased, decreased, or terminated, and the effective date of the change, if applicable. Without this information, VA might underpay or overpay benefits. Information technology is being used to reduce the burden. The VA allows schools to submit the information using the new electronic submission portal, Enrollment Manager. This system replaced the previously used VA Online Certification of Enrollment (VA-ONCE). Ninety-five percent of the enrollment certifications received are submitted electronically. Affected Public: Individuals and Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 132,028 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: On Occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 792,173. 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. 2024–28895 Filed 12–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration. ACTION: Notice of a modified system of records. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is modifying the system of records titled, ‘‘Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense Identity Repository (VADIR)VA’’ (138VA005Q). This system of records is an electronic repository of military personnel’s military history, payroll information and their dependents’ data provided to VA by the Department of Defense’s Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). The VADIR database repository is used in conjunction with other applications across VA business lines to provide an SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 99335 electronic consolidated view of comprehensive eligibility and benefits utilization data from across VA and Department of Defense (DoD). VA applications use the VADIR database to retrieve profile data, military history, and information on benefits, and dependents. Comments on this modified system of records must be received no later than January 9, 2025. If no public comment is received during the period allowed for comment or unless otherwise published in the Federal Register by VA, the modified system of records will become effective a minimum of 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. If VA receives public comments, VA shall review the comments to determine whether any changes to the notice are necessary. DATES: Comments may be submitted through www.Regulations.gov or mailed to VA Privacy Service, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, (005X6F), Washington, DC 20420. Comments should indicate that they are submitted in response to ‘‘Veterans Affairs/ Department of Defense Identity Repository (VADIR)-VA’’ (138VA005Q). Comments received will be available at regulations.gov for public viewing, inspection, or copies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Trisha Dang, Veterans Experience Office, (VEO), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Building 810, Washington, DC 20420; telephone (202) 461–9898; email trisha.dang@ va.gov. ADDRESSES: VA has updated the System Manager to reflect ‘‘Alexander Torres, Project Manager, Department of Veterans Affairs, OIT/ Product Engineering/Data&Analytics, 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Building 810, Washington, DC 20420, email: vavadirsupportteam@va.gov, telephone number (470) 364–4797.’’ VA has also updated the Categories of Records to reflect: ‘‘The record, or information contained in the record, may include identifying information (e.g., name, contact information, Social Security number), association to dependents, cross reference to other names used, military service participation and status information (branch of service, rank, enter on duty date, release from active duty date, military occupations, type of duty, character of service, awards), reason and nature of active duty separation (completion of commitment, etc.), combat pay, combat awards, theater location, combat deployments (period of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\10DEN1.SGM 10DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0156]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Notice of Change in 
Student Status

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: Comments must be received on or before February 10, 2025.

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 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: Notice of Change in Student Status, VA Form 22-1999b.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0156. 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: The VA uses the information collected to determine 
whether the beneficiaries' educational benefits should be increased, 
decreased, or terminated, and the effective date of the change, if 
applicable. Without this information, VA might underpay or overpay 
benefits. Information technology is being used to reduce the burden. 
The VA allows schools to submit the information using the new 
electronic submission portal, Enrollment Manager. This system replaced 
the previously used VA Online Certification of Enrollment (VA-ONCE). 
Ninety-five percent of the enrollment certifications received are 
submitted electronically.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 132,028 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On Occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 792,173.

    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. 2024-28895 Filed 12-9-24; 8:45 am]
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