[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 146 (Tuesday, August 1, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 35876]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-16123]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0209]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Work 
Study Allowance; Student Work-Study Agreement (Advance Payment); 
Extended Student Work-Study Agreement; Student Work-Study Agreement

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 2, 2017.

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. 2900-0209,'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461-
5870.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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.
    Authority: Section 3485 of title 38, United States Code, and 
section 21.4145 of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations necessitate 
these collections of information.
    Title: Application for Work Study Allowance; Student Work-Study 
Agreement (Advance Payment); Extended Student Work-Study Agreement; 
Student Work-Study Agreement VA Forms 22-8691, 22-8692, 22-8692a, and 
22-8692b.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0209.
    Type of Review: Renewal of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA uses the information collected to determine the 
individual's eligibility for the work-study allowance, the number of 
hours the individual will work, the amount payable, whether the 
individual desires an advance payment, and whether the individual wants 
to extend the work-study contract.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 17,865 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15, 5 and 3 = (23) 
minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 113,851.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Privacy and Records Management, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-16123 Filed 7-31-17; 8:45 am]
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