[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 6, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 13632]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-5301]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0325]


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 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 to authorize advance payment of educational 
assistance benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before May 7, 2001.

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 or e-mail comments to: [email protected]. Please refer 
to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0325'' 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 (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: Certificate of Delivery of Advance Payment and Enrollment, 
VA Form 22-1999V.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0325.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA is authorized to pay educational assistance to 
veterans and other eligible individuals pursuing approved programs of 
education. If certain requirements are met, VA is authorized to issue 
payments in advance of the beginning date of training. The schools or 
training establishments deliver advance payments and are required to 
certify the deliveries to VA. The schools or training establishments 
are also required to report the following to VA: (1) The failure of the 
student to enroll; (2) an interruption or termination of attendance; 
or, (3) a finding of unsatisfactory attendance conduct or progress. VA 
Form 22-1999V serves as the certificate of delivery of the advance 
payment and also the report of any changes in training status.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit 
institutions, and State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,779 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 21,353.

    Dated: February 15, 2001.

    By direction of the Secretary.
 Donald L. Neilson,
 Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 01-5301 Filed 3-5-01; 8:45 am]
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