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[Federal Register: July 19, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 139)]
[Notices]               
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0061]

 
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 extension 
of a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment 
in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for 
information needed to determine that the requested supplies are 
reasonable for veterans use in rehabilitation program.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before September 17, 2002.

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 or e-mail: <A HREF="mailto:irmnkess@vba.va.gov">irmnkess@vba.va.gov</A>. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0061'' 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.
    Titles: Request for Supplies (Chapter 31-Vocatonal Rehabilitation), 
VA Form 28-1905m.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0061.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 28-1905m is used to request supplies for veterans 
in rehabilitation facilities. The official at the facility providing 
rehabilitation services to the veteran completes the form and certifies 
that the veteran needs the supplies for his or her program and that the 
veteran does not have the requested item in his or her possession. The 
veteran also certifies that he or she is not in possession of any of 
the supplies listed on the form.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions, individuals or 
households, business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 60 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.

    Dated: July 9, 2002.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Genie McCully,
Acting Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 02-18270 Filed 7-18-02; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P

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