98-3402. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0342]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Extension

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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 requirements to determine the individual's 
continued entitlement to VA benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 13, 1998.

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. 2900-0342'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at [phone] 
or fax [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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 and Form Numbers: Apprenticeship and On-the-Job Training 
Agreement and Standards, VA Form 22-8864 and Employer's Applications to 
Provide Training, VA Form 22-8865.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0342.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA has used the information on the current VA Form 22-
8864 to ensure that a trainee is entering an approved training program. 
VA has used the information on the current VA Form 22-8865 to ensure 
that training programs and agreements meet the statutory requirements 
for approval of an employer's job-training program.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, non-for-profit 
institutions, farms, Federal, State, Local or Tribal Governments.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 575 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 120 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,050.

    Dated: January 26, 1998.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 98-3402 Filed 2-10-98; 8:45 am]
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