[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 58 (Tuesday, March 25, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15846-15847]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-6034]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0049]


Proposed Information Collection (Approval of School Attendance) 
Activity: 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

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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 
necessary to determine entitlement to compensation and pension benefits 
for a child between the ages of 18 and 23 attending school.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before May 27, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through http://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. 2900-0049'' 
in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be 
viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at: 
http://www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461-9769 
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. Request for Approval of School Attendance, VA Form 21-674 and 
21-674c.
    b. School Attendance Report, VA Form 21-674b.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0049.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Recipients of disability compensation, dependency and 
indemnity compensation, disability pension, and death pension are 
entitled to benefits for eligible children between the ages of 18 and 
23 who are attending school. VA Forms 21-674, 21-674c and 21-674b are 
used to confirm school attendance of children for whom VA compensation 
or pension benefits are being paid and to report any changes in 
entitlement factors, including marriages, a change in course of 
instruction and termination of school attendance.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
a. VA Forms 21-674 and 674c--34,500 hours.
b. VA Form 21-674b--3,292 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
a. VA Forms 21-674 and 674c--15 minutes.
b. VA Form 21-674b--5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
a. VA Forms 21-674 and 674c--138,000 hours.
b. VA Form 21-674b--39,500 hours.

    Dated: March 18, 2008.
    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E8-6034 Filed 3-24-08; 8:45 am]
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