[Federal Register: September 2, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 169)]
[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. 2900-0154]
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 revision 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 veterans, servicepersons and members of the
selected reserve eligibility for education benefits.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before November 3, 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 or e-mail: irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No.
2900-0154'' 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 (Pub. L. 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: Application for VA Education Benefits, VA Form 22-1990.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0154.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: Veterans, servicepersons and members of the selected
reserve must complete VA Form 22-1990 to apply for education benefits
under chapters 30 and 32 of title 38 U.S.C, chapter 1606 of title 10
U.S.C., and section 903 of Public Law 96-342. The information requested
on VA Form 22-1990 is used to determine the applicant's eligibility to
education benefits. The form was modified to enact the transfer of
chapter 30 benefits to dependents. Under Public Law 107-107, a
veteran's spouse or child can apply for chapter 30 benefits that the
veteran has transferred to the spouse or child.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
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Estimated Annual Burden: 72,000 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 54 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Only once.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 80,000.
Dated: August 21, 2003.
By direction of the Secretary:
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 03-22199 Filed 8-29-03; 8:45 am]
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