[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 54 (Thursday, March 20, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15622-15623]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-06143]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0051]
Proposed Information Collection (Quarterly Report of State
Approving Agency Activities) 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 revision of
a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the
information needed to accurately reimburse State Approving Agencies
(SAAs) for expenses incurred in the approval and supervision of
education and training programs.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before May 19, 2014.
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. 2900-0051'' 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 (Public Law 104-13; 44
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from 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
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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: Quarterly Report of State Approving Agency Activities.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0051.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA reimburses SAAs for expenses incurred in the approval
and supervision of education and training programs. SAAs are required
to report their activities to VA quarterly and provide notices
regarding which courses, training programs and tests were approved,
disapproved or suspended.
Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government.
Estimated Annual Burden: 46,420 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 1 hour.
Frequency of Response: Quarterly.
Estimated Number of Responses: 220.
Dated: March 17, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-06143 Filed 3-19-14; 8:45 am]
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