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comment in response to the notice. This 

notice solicits comments on the 

information needed to verify the actual 

number of hours worked by a workstudy claimant. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before April 7, 2008. 

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. 2900–0379’’ 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) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the 

PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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. 

Title: Time Record (Work-Study 

Program), VA Form 22–8690. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0379. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: Training establishments 

complete VA Form 22–8690 to report 

the number of work-study hours a 

claimant has completed. When a 

claimant elects to receive an advance 

payment, VA will advance payment for 

50 hours, but will withhold benefits (to 

recoup the advance payment) until the 

claimant completes 50 hours of service. 

If the claimant elects not to receive an 

advance payment, benefits are payable 

when the claimant completes 50 hours 

of service. VA uses the data collected to 

ensure that the amount of benefits 

payable to a claimant who is pursuing 

work-study is correct. 

Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal 

Governments, Individuals or 

households, Business or other for-profit, 

Not-for-profit institutions, and Federal 

Government. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 9,167 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 5 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Annual Responses: 

110,010. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

31,612. 

Dated: January 23, 2008. 

By direction of the Secretary: 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Records Management 

Service. 

[FR Doc. E8–2033 Filed 2–4–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0262] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Designation of Certifying Official(s)); 

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 identify individuals 

authorized to certify reports 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 April 7, 2008. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

http://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. 2900–0262’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through the Federal Docket Management 

System (FDMS) at http:// 

www.Regulations.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the 

PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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. 

Title: Designation of Certifying 

Official(s), VA Form 22–8794. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0262. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: Educational institutions and 

job training establishments complete VA 

Form 22–8794 to provide the name of 

individuals authorized to certify reports 

on student enrollment and hours 

worked on behalf of the school or 

training facility. VA will use the data 

collected to ensure that education 

benefits are not awarded based on 

reports from someone other than the 

designated certifying official. 

Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal 

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

Estimated Annual Burden: 533 hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 10 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

3,200. 

Dated: January 28, 2008. 


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By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Records Management 

Service. 

[FR Doc. E8–2034 Filed 2–4–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0601] 

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 information 

needed to refinance a delinquent VAguaranteed loan with a lower interest 

rate. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before April 7, 2008. 

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. 2900–0086’’ 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) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the 

PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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. 

Title: Loan Guaranty: Requirements 

for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing 

Loans. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0601. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: A veteran may refinance an 

outstanding VA guaranteed, insured, or 

direct loan with a new loan at a lower 

interest rate provided that the veteran 

still owns the property used as security 

for the loan. The new loan will be 

guaranteed only if VA approves it in 

advance after determining that the 

borrower, through the lender, has 

provided reasons for the loan 

deficiency, and has provided 

information to establish that the cause 

of the delinquency has been corrected, 

and qualifies for the loan under the 

credit standard provisions. 

Affected Public: Business or other for 

profit. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 25 hours. 

Estimated Annual Burden Per 

Respondent: 30 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

50. 

Dated: January 25, 2008. 

By direction of the Secretary: 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Records Management 

Service. 

[FR Doc. E8–2037 Filed 2–4–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–New (VA Form 

1465–1)] 

Agency Information Collection (Nationwide Customer Satisfaction Surveys) 

Under OMB Review 

AGENCY: Veterans Health 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: In compliance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 

(44 U.S.C. 3501–21), this notice 

announces that the Veterans Health 

Administration (VHA), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, will submit the 

collection of information abstracted 

below to the Office of Management and 

Budget (OMB) for review and comment. 

The PRA submission describes the 

nature of the information collection and 

its expected cost and burden, and 

includes the actual data collection 

instrument. 

DATES: Comments must be submitted on 

or before March 6, 2008. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

http://www.Regulations.gov; or to VA’s 

OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human 

Resources and Housing Branch, New 

Executive Office Building, Room 10235, 

Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. 

Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–

New (VA Form 1465–1)’’ in any 

correspondence. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF

THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise 

McLamb, Records Management Service 

(005R1B), Department of Veterans 

Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., 

Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–7485, 

FAX (202) 273–0443 or e-mail: 

denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please 

refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New 

(VA Form 1465–1).’’

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Title: Nation-wide Customer 

Satisfaction Surveys, VA Forms 1465–1 

through 1465–4. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–New (VA 

Form 1465–1). 

Type of Review: New collection. 

Abstract: The purpose of the Survey 

of Health Experience of Patients (SHEP) 

Survey is to systematically obtain 

information from VA patients to identify 

problems or complaints that need 

attention and to improve the quality of 

health care services delivered to 

veterans. Data will be use to measure 

improvement toward the goal of 

matching or exceeding the non-VA 

external benchmark performance in 

providing quality health care services to 

veterans. 

An agency may not conduct or 

sponsor, and a person is not required to 

respond to a collection of information 

unless it displays a currently valid OMB 

control number. The Federal Register 

Notice with a 60-day comment period 

soliciting comments on this collection 

of information was published on 

October 24, 2007, at pages 60406–60407. 


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