[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 113 (Thursday, June 12, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32146-32147]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-15347]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0154]
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Revision
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
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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 revision 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 applicant's eligibility to
education benefits.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before August 11, 1997.
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. 2900-0154'' in any
correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-8310
or FAX (202) 275-4884.
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 and Form Number: Application for Education Benefits, VA Form
22-1990.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0154.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA uses the information on the application to determine
the applicant's eligibility to education benefits under Chapters 30 and
32, Title 38 U.S.C., Chapter 1606, Title 10 U.S.C., or Public Law 96-
342, Section 903. In order to receive VA educational assistance
allowance, veterans and members of the selected reserve must complete
VA Form 22-1990, Application for Education Benefits.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 90,231 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 45 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once, initial application.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 154,682.
Dated: May 21, 1997.
By direction of the Secretary.
William Morgan,
Program Analyst, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 97-15347 Filed 6-11-97; 8:45 am]
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