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life insurance received to calculate the

appropriate rate of pension benefits.

DATES: Written comments and

recommendations on the proposed

collection of information should be

received on or before September 11,

1998.

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. 2900–0138’’ in

any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or

FAX (202) 275–5038.

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: Request for Details of Expenses,

VA Form 21–8049.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0138.

Type of Review: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract: VA Form 21–8049 is used to

determine the amounts of any

deductible expenses paid by the

claimant and/or commercial life

insurance received to adjust the annual

income, which determines the payable

rate of pension. The information is

needed for VA to administer the

program.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households.

Estimated Annual Burden: 5,700

hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 15 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

22,800.

Dated: May 1, 1998.

By direction of the Secretary.

Sandra S. McIntyre,

Management Analyst, Information

Management Service.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900–0162]

Proposed Information Collection

Activity: Proposed Collection;

Comment Request; Revision

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits

Administration, Department of Veterans

Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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

revision 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 ensure that the

amount of benefits payable to a student

who is pursuing flight training is

correct.

DATES: Written comments and

recommendations on the proposed

collection of information should be

received on or before September 11,

1998.

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. 2900–0162’’ in

any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or

FAX (202) 275–5146.

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 and Form Number: Monthly

Certification of Flight Training, VA

Form 22–6553c.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0162.

Type of Review: Revision of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract: VA Form 22–6553c is used

by veterans and individuals on active

duty training under 38 U.S.C. chapters

30 and 32 (including section 903 of

Public Law 96–342), and reservists

training under 10 U.S.C., chapter 1606,

may receive benefits for enrolling in or

pursuing approved vocational flight

training. Benefits are not payable if the

veterans and individuals on active duty

or reservists terminates the training.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households, Business or other for-profit,

Not-for-profit institutions.

Estimated Annual Burden: 6,600

hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 30 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

2,200.

Dated: May 1, 1998.

By direction of the Secretary.

Sandra S. McIntyre,

Management Analyst, Information

Management Service.

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