[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 24, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 40367]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-14191]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0342]


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 for 
information needed to meet statutory requirements for job training 
program.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before September 24, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 
Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0342'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov.

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.
    Titles:
    a. Other On-The-Job Training and Apprenticeship Training Agreement 
and Standards, (Training Programs Offered Under 38 U.S.C. 3677 and 
3687), VA Form 22-8864.
    b. Employer's Application to Provide Job Training, (Under Title 38 
U.S. Code. 3677 and 3687), VA Form 22-8865.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0342.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA uses the information on VA Form 22-8864 to ensure that 
a trainee is entering an approved training program. VA Form 22-8865 is 
use to ensure that training programs and agreements meet statutory 
requirements for approval of an employer's job training program.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit 
institutions, Farms, Federal Government, State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 7,943 hours.
    a. Other On-The-Job Training and Apprenticeship Training Agreement 
and Standards, (Training Programs Offered Under 38 U.S.C. 3677 and 
3687), VA Form 22-8864--2,997 hours.
    b. Employer's Application to Provide Job Training, (Under Title 38 
U.S. Code. 3677 and 3687), VA Form 22-8865--4,496 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    a. Other On-The-Job Training and Apprenticeship Training Agreement 
and Standards, (Training Programs Offered Under 38 U.S.C. 3677 and 
3687), VA Form 22-8864--30 minutes.
    b. Employer's Application to Provide Job Training, (Under Title 38 
U.S. Code. 3677 and 3687), VA Form 22-8865--90 minutes.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,991.
    a. Other On-The-Job Training and Apprenticeship Training Agreement 
and Standards, (Training Programs Offered Under 38 U.S.C. 3677 and 
3687), VA Form 22-8864--5,994 respondents.
    b. Employer's Application to Provide Job Training, (Under Title 38 
U.S. Code. 3677 and 3687), VA Form 22-8865--2,997 respondents.

    Dated: July 12, 2007.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
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