[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 71 (Thursday, April 12, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22068-22069]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-8801]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-New (Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study
Survey)]
Proposed Information Collection (Post-9/11 GI Bill Education
Longitudinal Study Survey) 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 new
collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to
determine the long-term outcomes of Veterans participating in VBA's
Post-9/11GI Bill program.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before June 11, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at
www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email [email protected].
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-New (Post-9/11 GI Bill
Longitudinal Study Survey)'' 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
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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: Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study Survey.
OMB Control Number: 2900-New (Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study
Survey).
Type of Review: New data collection.
Abstract: VBA will collect survey data on individuals who began
participating in the Post-9/11--GI Bill Chapter 33 program during
fiscal years 2010, 2012, and 2014. VBA will collect and analyze the
survey data to determine the long-term positive outcomes of individuals
participating in VBA's Chapter 33 program. The purpose of this study is
to assess the effectiveness of the Chapter 33 program, so that the VA
can find ways to improve the program and increase the educational
support the agency provides to Veterans and their eligible dependents.
Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 2,333 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,000.
Dated: April 9, 2012.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-8801 Filed 4-11-12; 8:45 am]
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