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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: Certificate of Delivery of 

Advance Payment and Enrollment, VA 

Form 22–1999V. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0325. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA will make payments of 

educational assistance in advance when 

the veteran, servivcemember, reservist, 

or eligible person has specifically 

requested such payment. The school in 

which a student is accepted or enrolled 

delivers the advance payment to the 

student and is required to certify the 

deliveries to VA. VA Form 22–1999V 

serves as the certificate of delivery of 

advance payment and to report any 

changes in the student’s training status. 

The schools are required to report the 

following to VA: the failure of the 

student to enroll; an interruption or 

termination of attendance; or a finding 

of unsatisfactory attendance, conduct or 

progress. 

Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal 

Government, Business or other forprofit, and Not-for-profit institutions. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 1,551 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 5 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

2,807. 

Estimated Total Number of 

Respondents: 18,614. 

Dated: March 29, 2007. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Records Management 

Service. 

[FR Doc. E7–6518 Filed 4–6–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0495] 

Proposed Information Collection 

Activity: Proposed Collection; 

Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

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 determine 

whether surviving spouses are entitled 

to dependency and indemnity 

compensation (DIC) benefits. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before June 8, 2007. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

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. 2900–0495’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through the Federal Docket Management 

System (FDMS) at 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. 

Titles: Marital Status Questionnaire, 

VA Form 21–0537. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0495. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA Form 21–0537 is used to 

confirm the marital status of a surviving 

spouse receiving dependency and 

indemnity compensation benefits (DIC). 

If a surviving spouse remarries, he or 

she is no longer entitled to DIC unless 

the marriage began after age 57 or has 

been terminated. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 189 hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 5 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

2,270. 

Dated: March 29, 2007. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Records Management 

Service. 

[FR Doc. E7–6520 Filed 4–6–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0695] 

Proposed Information Collection 

Activity: Proposed Collection; 

Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

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 an applicant’s 

eligibility for reimbursement of 

licensing and certification test fees. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before June 8, 2007. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. 

Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 

Administration (20M35), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 


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