[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 77 (Monday, April 22, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 19623]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-9710]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0594]


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 
reinstatement, without 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 for information 
needed to determine which benefit is payable based on the claimant's 
Selected Reserve service.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 21, 2002.

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: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0594'' 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: Election to Apply Selected Reserve Services to Either 
Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty or to the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected 
Reserve--38 CFR 21.7042 and 21.7540.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0594.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously 
approved collection for which approval has expired.
    Abstract: VA is authorized to pay educational benefits to veterans, 
persons on active duty, and reservists, and eligible persons pursuing 
approved programs of education. This information collection relates to 
elections between chapters 30 and 1606 education benefits. Reservists 
must make elections in writing. The election takes effect when the 
individual either negotiates a check or receives education benefits via 
direct deposit or electronic funds transfer under the program elected. 
The election is used to determine which benefit is payable based on the 
individual's Selected Reserve service.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 12 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 36.

    Dated: April 11, 2002.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Barbara H. Epps,
Management Analyst, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 02-9710 Filed 4-19-02; 8:45 am]
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