[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 19 (Thursday, January 29, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 4523]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-2099]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0325]


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

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 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 information needed to 
authorize advance payment of educational assistance benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before March 30, 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. 2900-0325'' 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 (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 and Form Number: Certification 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 is authorized to pay educational assistance to 
veterans and other eligible individuals pursuing approved programs of 
education under Title 38, U.S.C., chapters 30, 32 and 35, section 903 
of Public Law 96-342, and Title 10, U.S.C., chapter 1606. If certain 
requirements are met, VA is authorized to issue payments in advance of 
the beginning date of training. The schools or training establishments 
deliver advance payments and are required to certify the deliveries to 
VA. The schools or training establishments are also required to report 
the following to VA: (1) The failure of the student to enroll; (2) an 
interruption or termination of attendance; or, (3) a finding of 
unsatisfactory attendance conduct or progress. VA Form 22-1999v serves 
as the certification of delivery of the advance payment and also the 
report of any changes in training status.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit--not-for-profit 
institutions--State, Local or Tribal Governments.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,829 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 33,590.

    Dated: December 24, 1997.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Barbara H. Epps,
Management Analyst/Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 98-2099 Filed 1-28-98; 8:45 am]
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