[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 20, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 69747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-27794]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0262]


Proposed Information Collection (Designation of Certifying 
Official(s)); 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 revision 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 identify individuals authorized to certify reports on behalf 
of an educational institution or job training establishment.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 21, 2014.

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 (20M33), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420 or email to [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0262'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924 
or FAX (202) 632-8925.

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. Designation of Certifying Official(s), 22-8794.
    b. Designated Official(s) Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) 
Information, VA Form 22-8794a.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0262.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstracts:
    a. Educational institutions and job training establishments 
complete VA Form 22-8794 to provide the name of individuals authorized 
to certify reports on student enrollment and hours worked on behalf of 
the school or training facility. VA will use the data collected to 
ensure that education benefits are not awarded based on reports from 
someone other than the designated certifying official.
    b. Educational institution complete VA Form 22-8794a when there is 
a change to their financial institution.
    Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. VA Form 22-8794--75.
    b. VA Form 22-8794a--75.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. VA Form 22-8794-450.
    b. VA Form 22-8794a-450.

    Dated: November 15, 2013.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-27794 Filed 11-19-13; 8:45 am]
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