[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 181 (Monday, September 20, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 50869]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-24399]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0368]
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
reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for
which approval has expired, and allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information
needed to determine the correct rate of subsistence allowance payable
to a trainee in an established, approved on-the-job training or
apprenticeship program. The form also assists a VA case manager
determine if veteran is receiving wage increases and informs case
manager of difficulties in training.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before November 19, 1999.
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. 2900-0368'' 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: Monthly Statement of Wages Paid to Trainee, VA Form 28-1917.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0368.
Type of Review: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously
approved collection for which approval has expired.
Abstract: This notice solicits comments for information needed to
determine the correct rate of subsistence allowance payable to a
trainee in an established, approved on-the-job training or
apprenticeship program. The form also assists a VA case manager
determine if veteran is receiving wage increases and informs case
manager of difficulties in training.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, Individuals or
households, Not-for-profit Institutions.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,800 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Generally one time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,600.
Dated: August 5, 1999
By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 99-24399 Filed 9-17-99; 8:45 am]
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