[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 179 (Thursday, September 14, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 55679]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-23571]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0092]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
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 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 reinstatement, with 
change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has 
expired, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to 
evaluate veteran claimants and assist eligible veterans to plan a 
suitable program of vocational rehabilitation.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before November 13, 2000.

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. 2900-0092'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 
or FAX (202) 275-5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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: Counseling Record--Personal Information, VA Form 28-1902.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0092.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement, with change, of a previously 
approved collection for which approval has expired.
    Abstract: A counseling psychologist or vocational rehabilitation 
counselor uses the form to evaluate veteran claimants and assist 
eligible veterans to plan a suitable program of vocational 
rehabilitation. If needed, VA must develop a program of assistance and 
services to improve the veteran's potential to participate in 
vocational rehabilitation. VA must also provide counseling services to 
help a veteran or other beneficiary eligible under another educational 
benefit chapter to select an educational, training, or employment 
objective.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 30,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 60,000.

    Dated: August 25, 2000.
    By direction of the Acting Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 00-23571 Filed 9-13-00; 8:45 am]
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