[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 11 (Friday, January 16, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2482-2483]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-00641]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0265]


Proposed Information Collection (Educational/Vocational 
Counseling Application): Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, VA.

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 apply for counseling services.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before March 17, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through 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 to [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0265'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov.

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. 3501-21), 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

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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: Educational/Vocational Counseling Application, VA Form 28-
8832.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0265.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 28-8832, Application for Counseling, collects 
information that the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) 
Division needs to quickly assess the applicant's probable entitlement 
to counseling, to call up further records if necessary, and to contact 
the applicant to schedule a counseling appointment. Under 38 United 
States Code 501(a), the Secretary shall obtain information sufficient 
to establish the right to benefits. A veteran or dependent may use this 
form as a convenience to apply for counseling services. Without the 
form, the application could be delayed, particularly in instances where 
incomplete data is submitted.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,550 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,100.

    Dated: January 13, 2015.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-00641 Filed 1-15-15; 8:45 am]
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