[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 185 (Friday, September 22, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 57434]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-24328]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0176]


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 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 reinstatement, 
without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval 
has expired, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed by VA 
to monitor a program participant's training to ensure that the 
participant is progressing and learning the skills necessary to carry 
out the duties of the occupational goal.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before November 21, 2000.

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. 2900-0176'' 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: Monthly Record of Training and Wages, VA Form 28-1905c.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0176.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously 
approved collection for which approval has expired.
    Abstract: A trainer uses the form as an outline for recording 
veterans' progress toward their rehabilitation goals as well as 
recording veterans' on-job training monthly wages. Trainers report 
these wages on the form only at the beginning of the program and at any 
time the trainee's wage rate changes. Following a veteran's completion 
of a vocational rehabilitation program, the trainer submits the form to 
VA for review by the veteran's case manager.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 3,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Monthly.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000.

    Dated: August 25, 2000.

    By direction of the Acting Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 00-24328 Filed 9-21-00; 8:45 am]
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