[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 69720]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-27506]



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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0209]


Proposed Information Collection (Application for Work-Study 
Allowance) 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 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 determine a claimant's eligibility for work-study 
benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 20, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 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. 2900-0209'' in any correspondence. During the comment 
period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

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. Application for Work-Study Allowance, VA Form 22-8691.
    b. Student Work-Study Agreement (Advance Payment), VA Form 22-8692.
    c. Extended Student Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22-8692a.
    d. Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22-8692b.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0209.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract:
    a. VA Form 22-8691 is used by claimants to apply for work-study 
benefits.
    b. VA Form 22-8692 is used by claimants to request an advance 
payment of work-study allowance.
    c. VA Form 22-8692a is used by the claimant to extend his or her 
work-study contract.
    d. VA Form 22-8692b is used by claimants who do not want a work-
study advanced allowance payment.
    The data collected is used to determine the applicant's eligibility 
for work-study allowance and the amount payable.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. VA Form 22-8691--4,350 hours.
    b. VA Form 22-8692--608 hours.
    c. VA Form 22-8692a--25 hours.
    d. VA Form 22-8692b--608 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:
    a. VA Form 22-8691--15 minutes.
    b. VA Form 22-8692--5 minutes.
    c. VA Form 22-8692a--3 minutes.
    d. VA Form 22-8692b--5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. VA Form 22-8691--17,400.
    b. VA Form 22-8692--7,300.
    c. VA Form 22-8692a--500.
    d. VA Form 22-8692b--7,300.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E8-27506 Filed 11-18-08; 8:45 am]
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