[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 218 (Friday, November 12, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65505-65506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-25153]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0261]


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 process refunds of contributions made by program 
participants who disenroll from the Post Vietnam Era Veterans Education 
Program.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 11, 2005.

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-
0261'' 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: Application for Refund of Educational Contributions (VEAP, 
Chapter 32, Title 38, U.S.C.), VA Form 24-5281.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0261.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 24-5281 is completed by veterans and service 
persons to request a refund of their

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contribution to the Post-Vietnam Veterans Education Program. 
Contribution made into the Post-Vietnam Veterans Education Program may 
be refunded only after the participant has disenrolled from the 
program. Request for refund of contribution prior to discharge or 
release from active duty will be refunded on the date of the 
participant's discharge or release from active duty or within 60 days 
of receipt of notice by the Secretary of the participant's discharge or 
disenrollment. Refunds may be made earlier in instances of hardship or 
other good reason. Participants who stops enrollment from the program 
after discharge or release from active duty, the contributions will be 
refunded within 60 days of receipt of the participant's application.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 8,333 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000.

    Dated: November 1, 2004.

    By direction of the Secretary.

Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 04-25153 Filed 11-10-04; 8:45 am]
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