2018-21030. Agency Information Collection Activity: VA Educational Assistance Program Feedback  

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    AGENCY:

    Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

    ACTION:

    Notice.

    SUMMARY:

    Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 Start Printed Page 48898concerning 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.

    DATES:

    Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before November 26, 2018.

    ADDRESSES:

    Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-NEW” in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Nancy Kessinger at (202) 632-8924.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Under the PRA of 1995, 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.

    Authority: Public Law 114-315 Section 414.

    Title: VA Educational Assistance Program Feedback.

    OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW.

    Type of Review: New collection.

    Abstract: Public Law 114-315 Section 414 requires VA to obtain feedback from individuals using their entitlement to educational assistance under the educational assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Veteran Affairs. Program beneficiaries are asked to provide feedback on the information required by Public Law 114-315 Section 414. The information collected is from from individuals who have used or are using their entitlement to education assistance under chapters 30, 32, 33, and 35 of title 38, Untied States Code, to pursue a program of education or training. The feedback from the survey assesses the outcomes, situations, and decisions by the beneficiaries of the educational assistance chapters under title 38 United States Code.

    Affected Public: Individuals.

    Estimated Annual Burden: 833 hours.

    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.

    Frequency of Response: Once.

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.

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    By direction of the Secretary.

    Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,

    Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of Veterans Affairs.

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    [FR Doc. 2018-21030 Filed 9-26-18; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
09/27/2018
Department:
Veterans Affairs Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
2018-21030
Dates:
Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before November 26, 2018.
Pages:
48897-48898 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
OMB Control No. 2900-NEW
PDF File:
2018-21030.Pdf