[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 133 (Monday, July 13, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 37627]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-18519]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0162]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Revision

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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 ensure that the amount of 
benefits payable to a student who is pursuing flight training is 
correct.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before September 11, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20S52), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 
20420. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0162'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 
or FAX (202) 275-5146.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 
U.S.C., 3501-3520), 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 and Form Number: Monthly Certification of Flight Training, VA 
Form 22-6553c.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0162.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 22-6553c is used by veterans and individuals on 
active duty training under 38 U.S.C. chapters 30 and 32 (including 
section 903 of Public Law 96-342), and reservists training under 10 
U.S.C., chapter 1606, may receive benefits for enrolling in or pursuing 
approved vocational flight training. Benefits are not payable if the 
veterans and individuals on active duty or reservists terminates the 
training.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
profit, Not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 6,600 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,200.

    Dated: May 1, 1998.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Sandra S. McIntyre,
Management Analyst, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 98-18519 Filed 7-10-98; 8:45 am]
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