[Federal Register: June 3, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 106)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0034]
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 evaluate a trainee request for leave from
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before August 4, 2003.
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. 2900-0034'' 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: Trainee Request for Leave--Chapter 31, Title 38, U. S. Code,
VA Form 28-1905h.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0034.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 28-1905h is used to request leave and to provide
the necessary information to determine whether to approve a trainee
request for leave from Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Program. A trainer or authorized school official must verify on the
form the effect the absence will have on the veteran's progress in the
program. Upon approval, the veteran can receive subsistence allowance
and other program services during the leave period as if he or she were
attending training. Disapproval of the request may result in loss of
subsistence allowance for the leave period. Failure to collect the
information would create the potential for substantial abuse through
receipt of benefits for unauthorized absences.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 7,500 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 30,000.
Dated: May 16, 2003.
By direction of the Secretary:
Jacqueline Parks,
IT Specialist, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 03-13891 Filed 6-2-03; 8:45 am]
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