98-29598. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 214 (Thursday, November 5, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59840-59841]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-29598]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New (OP&P)]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Policy and Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Policy and Planning (OP&P), 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 new 
collection of information, and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the 
information that will be collected by a survey concerning the VA's 
three educational programs.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 4, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Marcelle Habibion, Task Order Project Manager, Office of Assistant 
Secretary for Policy and Planning (008), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20420. Please refer to 
``OMB Control No. 2900-NEW (OP&P)'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcelle Habibion at [phone] or 
FAX [phone].

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, the Office 
of Policy and Planning invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
VA's functions, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) the accuracy of VA'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

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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: Program Evaluation of VA's Education Programs.
    OMB Control Number: None assigned.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The purpose of this project is to assess the 
effectiveness and efficiency of three education programs administered 
by the Department of Veterans Affairs: Montgomery GI Bill (Title 38 
U.S.C., Chapter 30); Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserves (Title 10 
U.S.C., Chapter 1606); and Dependents' Education Assistance (Title 38 
U.S.C., Chapter 35). The telephone surveys will determine the extent to 
which each program meets its statutory intent and the expectations of 
veterans, school officials, legislators, and program officials. The 
surveys will also examine how well the programs are poised to meet the 
needs of veterans in the early 21st century and make recommendations as 
to how best to meet these needs. They will also make an independent, 
unbiased assessment and recommendation on a strategy to continue to 
deliver the best possible educational benefits and services at the 
least cost to all users of education benefits under these three 
programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households--Business or other for 
profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,240 hours.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 16 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,400.

    Dated: October 15, 1998.
    By direction of the Secretary.
Sandra S. McIntyre,
Program Analyst Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 98-29598 Filed 11-4-98; 8:45 am]
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