[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31736-31737]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-12313]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0594]


Proposed Information Collection (Election to Apply Selected 
Reserve Services to either Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty or to the 
Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve) 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are 
required to publish notice in the Federal Register

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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 this notice. This notice solicits 
comments on information needed to determine the type of educational 
benefit payable to Selected Reservist members.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 4, 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. 2900-0594'' 
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.
    Title: Election to Apply Selected Reserve Services to either 
Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty or to the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected 
Reserve--38 CFR 21.7042 and 21.7540.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0594.
    Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection.
    Abstract: Reservist who participate in the Montgomery GI Bill--
Active Duty and served on active duty for two years followed by six 
years in the Selected Reserve must elect to apply the selected reserved 
credit either toward the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty or toward the 
Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve benefits. Reservists must make this 
election in writing, which will take effect when the individual either 
negotiates a check or receives education benefits via direct deposit or 
electronic funds transfer under the program elected. VA uses the 
election to determine which benefit is payable based on the 
individual's Selected Reserve service.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,667 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000.

    Dated: May 23, 2008.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E8-12313 Filed 6-2-08; 8:45 am]
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