[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 6, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18157-18158]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-7724]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0099]


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 the 
information needed to request a change of education program or place of 
training.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 7, 2004.

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 or e-mail [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0099'' 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--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: Request for Change of Program or Place of Training--
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance, VA Form 22-5495.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0099.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Spouses, surviving spouses, or children of veterans who 
are eligible

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for Dependent's Educational Assistance, complete VA Form 22-5495 to 
change their program of education and/or place of training. VA uses the 
information to determine if the new program selected is suitable to 
their abilities, aptitudes, and interests and to verify that the new 
place of training is approved for benefits.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 4,400 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,600.

    Dated: March 25, 2004.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 04-7724 Filed 4-5-04; 8:45 am]
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