[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 97 (Thursday, May 20, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 27622]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-12691]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-(None Assigned)]


Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Office of Planning and Analysis, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 
(44 U.S.C., 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Office of 
Planning and Analysis (OP&A), Department of Veterans Affairs, has 
submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA 
submission describes the nature of the information collection and its 
expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection 
instrument.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 21, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise 
McLamb, Information Management Service (045A4), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 273-8135 
or FAX (202) 273-5981. Please refer to ``The 1999 Survey of Educational 
Benefits Usage (SEBU).''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: The 1999 Survey of Educational Benefits Usage (SEBU).
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 
(CIPRA) is the primary impetus for VA to conduct a formal evaluation of 
its major education programs. The purpose of the survey is to obtain 
information that is relevant to assessing the effectiveness and 
efficiency of three education programs administered by VA: Montgomery 
GI Bill (Title 38, Chapter 30); Montgomery GI Bill for Selected 
Reserves (Title 10, Chapter 1606); and Dependents' Education Assistance 
(Title 38, Chapter 35). The data gathered from individuals eligible to 
participate in the program will provide the basis from which VA will 
analyze and determine the extent to which each program meets its 
statutory intent and the expectations of veterans, legislators, school 
officials and program officials. The data will also provide information 
that may be used to help examine how well the programs are poised to 
meet the needs of veterans in the early 21st century and identify how 
best to meet these needs. The data will provide the basis that will 
allow VA to further develop and improve its strategy to continue to 
deliver the best possible educational benefits and services at the 
least cost.
    The Department published a notice in the Federal Register on 
November 5, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 214), on pages 59840-59841. The 
notice solicited comments on the information that will be collected by 
a survey to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of three education 
programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs: Montgomery 
GI Bill (Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 30); Montgomery GI Bill for Selected 
Reserves (Title 10, U.S.C., Chapter 1606); and Dependents' Education 
Assistance (Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 35). No comments were received 
during the 60-day public comment period.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 2,250 hours.
      Benefit users: 1,250 hours.
      Benefits non-users: 1,000 hours.
    Total Estimated Time Per Respondent:
Benefit users:
    Veterans/active duty members--30 minutes
    Reservists/National Guard members--25 minutes
    Survivors/dependents--20 minutes
Benefits non-users:
    Veterans/active duty members--25 minutes
    Reservists/National Guard members--20 minutes
    Survivors/dependents--15 minutes
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,000.
    Send comments and recommendations concerning any aspect of the 
information collection to VA's OMB Desk Officer, Allison Eydt, OMB 
Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 
10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395-4650. Please refer to ``The 1999 
Survey of Educational Benefits Usage (SEBU).''

    Dated: March 31, 1999.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Barbara H. Epps,
Management Analyst, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 99-12691 Filed 5-19-99; 8:45 am]
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