[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 207 (Monday, October 27, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55672-55673]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-28397]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0262]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Extension

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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 a reporting requirement to identify persons 
authorized to certify reports to VA on behalf of an educational 
institution or job training establishment.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before December 26, 1997.

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. 2900-0262'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-8310 
or FAX (202) 273-5981.

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

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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 and Form Numbers: Designation of Certifying Official, VA Form 
22-8794.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0262.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The law requires specific certifications from an 
educational institution or job training establishment that provides 
approved training for veterans and other eligible persons. VA Form 22-
8794 serves as the report from the school or job training establishment 
as to those persons authorized to submit these certifications. VBA uses 
the information to ensure that VA educational benefits are not made 
improperly based on a report from someone other than a designated 
certifying official. Without the information, VA could improperly pay 
benefits.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, not for-profit 
institutions, and State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 417 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500.

    Dated: October 1, 1997.

    By direction of the Secretary.
William T. Morgan,
Program Analyst.
[FR Doc. 97-28397 Filed 10-24-97; 8:45 am]
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