[Federal Register: April 2, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 62)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0099]
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 on the
information needed to request a change of education program or place of
training.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before June 1, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through http://www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans
Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0099''
in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be
viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at
http://www.Regulations.gov.
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. 3501-3521), 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: Request for Change of Program or Place of Training--
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance, (Under Provisions of
Chapter 35, Title 38, U.S.C., VA Form 22-5495).
OMB Control Number: 2900-0099.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: Spouses, surviving spouses, or children of veterans who
are eligible for Dependent's Educational Assistance, complete VA Form
22-5495 to change their program of education and/or place of training.
VA uses the information collected to determine if the new program
selected is suitable to their abilities, aptitudes, and interests and
to verify that the new place of training is approved for benefits.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 12,646 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 38,418.
Dated: March 23, 2007.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E7-6030 Filed 3-30-07; 8:45 am]
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