97-24311. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 178 (Monday, September 15, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 48342]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-24311]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0465]


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 November 14, 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. 2900-0465'' 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: Student Verification of Enrollment, VA 
Forms 22-8979 and 22-8979-1.

(Note: VA Forms 22-8979 and 22-8979-1 collect the same information. 
VA Form 22-8979 is electronically generated for monthly mailings 
while VA Form 22-8979-1 is printed and distributed to VA regional 
offices for individual use.)

    OMB Control Number: 2900-0465.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The form is used by students in certifying attendance and 
continued enrollment in courses leading to a standard college degree or 
in non-college degree programs. The information is used to determine 
the individual's continued entitlement to VA benefits.
    VA is authorized to pay educational benefits to veterans and other 
eligible persons pursuing approved programs not leading to a standard 
college degree under Chapters 30, 32, and 35, Title 38, U.S.C.; Chapter 
1606, Title 10, U.S.C.; and Section 903 of Public Law 96-342. VA Form 
22-8979 serves as the form for reporting necessary certification of 
actual attendance and verification of the student's continued 
enrollment for claimant's pursuing non-college degree programs.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 189,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 324,000.

    Dated: September 2, 1997.
William T. Morgan,
Management Analyst.
[FR Doc. 97-24311 Filed 9-12-97; 8:45 am]
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