[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 219 (Thursday, November 13, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64429-64430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-28370]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0176]


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 extension of a 
currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the 
information needed to ensure that the participant is progressing and 
learning the skills necessary to carry out the duties of the 
occupational goal.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 12, 2004.

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ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20420. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0176'' 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. 3501-3521), 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: Monthly Record of Training and Wages, VA Form 28-1905c.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0176.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: On-job trainers use VA Form 20-1905c to maintain accurate 
records on a trainee's progress toward their rehabilitation goals as 
well as recording the trainee's on-job training monthly wages. Trainers 
report these wages on the form only at the beginning of the program and 
at any time the trainee's wage rate changes. Following a trainee's 
completion of a vocational rehabilitation program, the trainer submits 
the form to VA for review by the trainee's case manager.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 3,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Monthly.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000.

    Dated: November 3, 2003.

    By direction of the Acting Secretary.
Jacqueline Parks,
IT Specialist, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 03-28370 Filed 11-12-03; 8:45 am]
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