[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 14, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 15188]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-6096]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0718]


Proposed Information Collection Activity Comment Request: Yellow 
Ribbon Agreement

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 currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment 
in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for 
information needed to determine which institutions of higher learning 
(IHLs) will be participating in the Yellow Ribbon G. I. Education 
Enhancement Program (Under Title 38 U.S.C. Chapter 33), the maximum 
number of individuals for whom the IHL will make contributions in any 
given academic year, and the maximum amount of contributions that may 
be provided on behalf of participating individuals during the academic 
year.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before May 14, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the 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 email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0718'' 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.
    Title: Yellow Ribbon Agreement (Under Title 38 U.S.C. Chapter 33), 
VA Form 22-0839.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0718.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Title 38 U.S.C. 3317 requires VA to enter into an 
agreement with schools wishing to participate in Yellow Ribbon Program. 
The agreement must state the beginning and ending dates of the academic 
year for which the school will provide contributions under the Yellow 
Ribbon Program, the maximum number of individuals for whom the school 
will make contributions in the specified academic year, and the maximum 
amount of contributions that may be provided on behalf of participating 
individuals during the academic year. VA is required to match each 
dollar provided by the school not to exceed 50 percent of the 
outstanding established charges. The statute further requires that VA 
post the information on a Web site for public viewing. VA will accept 
requests for participation, modifications, and withdrawals of Yellow 
Ribbon Program agreements during the open season enrollment period 
(March 15th through May 15th each calendar year) for the upcoming 
academic year and all future academic years unless changes are 
requested by VA or the institution.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profit and Not for profit 
institutions.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 256 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time per year.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,538.

    Dated: March 8, 2012.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-6096 Filed 3-13-12; 8:45 am]
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