[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 110 (Wednesday, June 8, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 33416]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14117]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0594]
Proposed Information Collection (Election to Apply Selected
Reserve Services to Either Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty or to the
Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve) Activity: 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 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 this notice. This notice solicits comments on
information needed to determine the type of educational benefit payable
to Selected Reservist members.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before August 8, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to [email protected].
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0594'' in any correspondence.
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
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: Election to Apply Selected Reserve Services to Either
Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty or to the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected
Reserve.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0594.
Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection.
Abstract: Reservist who is participant in the Montgomery GI Bil-
Active Duty and served on active duty for two years followed by six
years in the Selected Reserve must elect to apply the selected reserved
credit either toward the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty or toward the
Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve benefits. Reservists must make this
election in writing, which will take effect when the individual either
negotiates a check or receives education benefits via direct deposit or
electronic funds transfer under the program elected. VA uses the
election to determine which benefit is payable based on the
individual's Selected Reserve service.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 2,667 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000.
Dated: June 3, 2011.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-14117 Filed 6-7-11; 8:45 am]
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