[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 116 (Monday, June 17, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 36305]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14193]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900--0568]
Proposed Information Collection (Submission of School Catalog to
the State Approving Agency) 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 the notice. This notice solicits comments on information
needed from accredited and nonaccredited educational institutions.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before August 16, 2013.
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 (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to [email protected].
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0568'' in any correspondence.
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924
or Fax (202) 632-8925.
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: Submission of School Catalog to the State Approving Agency.
OMB Control Number: 2900--0568.
Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection.
Abstract: Accredited and nonaccredited educational institutions,
with the exceptions of elementary and secondary schools, must submit
copies of their catalog to State approving agency when applying for
approval of a new course. State approval agencies use the catalog to
determine what courses can be approved for VA training. VA pays
educational assistance to veterans, persons on active duty or
reservists, and eligible persons pursuing an approved program of
education. Educational assistance is not payable when claimants pursue
unapproved courses.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions.
Estimated Annual Burden: 2,250 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On Occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,000.
Dated: June 11, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-14193 Filed 6-14-13; 8:45 am]
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