[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 214 (Wednesday, November 5, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 62664]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-27725]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 determine veteran claimants' entitlement to 
vocational rehabilitation services.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 5, 2004.

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 e-mail: [email protected]. 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. 3501-21), 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: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA counselors (either a counseling psychologist or 
vocational rehabilitation counselor) use the information provided on VA 
Form 28-1902 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 and 
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: October 23, 2003.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Jacqueline Parks,
IT Specialist, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 03-27725 Filed 11-4-03; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P