[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 228 (Monday, November 29, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 66697]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-30764]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0573]
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The 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 extension
of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the
information needed to extend the eligibility period of a spouse or
surviving spouse to use Survivors' and Dependents' Educational
Assistance (DEA).
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before January 28, 2000.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20S52),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
20420. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0573'' in any
correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079
or FAX (202) 275-5947.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44
U.S.C., 3501-3520), 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: Application for Extension of Eligibility Period under
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Title 38 CFR
21.3047).
OMB Control Number: 2900-0573.
Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection.
Abstract: VA is required by statue (Title 38, U.S.C., Section 3512)
to extend the period of eligibility a spouse or surviving spouse has to
use Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) if during
that period she or he was prevented from initiating or completing a
program of education due to a physical or mental disability. VA has no
way of knowing who needs such an extension unless the individual
applies for it. In order for VA to make the proper decision on such an
application, VA requires that the claimant provide medical evidence to
support the claim that the disability exists. If VA doesn't collect
supporting medical evidence, the department may give this extension to
someone who doesn't meet the criteria for an extension, or, conversely,
the department may deny the extension to someone who meets the criteria
for an extension.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 120 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 60 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 120.
By direction of the Secretary.
Dated: November 2, 1999.
Barbara H. Epps,
Management Analyst, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 99-30764 Filed 11-26-99; 8:45 am]
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