[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 18, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 45978]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15149]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0696]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Availability of 
Educational Licensing and Certification Records

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Veterans Benefits Administration, 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.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before September 18, 2023.

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. 2900-0696'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise 
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20420, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0696'' in any correspondence.

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: 10 U.S.C.16136, 38 U.S.C. 3034, 3241, 3323, 3673(d), 
3689, 3690 and 38 CFR 21.4209.
    Title: Availability of Educational Licensing and Certification 
Records, OMB #2900-0696.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0696.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The VA uses this information to decide whether Veterans 
and beneficiaries of educational assistance have been properly paid, 
and whether educational institutions and organizations, or entities 
offering approved licensing and certification tests are following the 
applicable sections of 10 U.S.C. 16136, 38 U.S.C. 3034, 3241, 3323, 
3673(d), 3689, 3690 and 38 CFR 21.4209.
    Affected Public: Educational Institutions and Organizations or 
Entities.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 5,242 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Time per Respondent: 2 hours (120 
minutes).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,621.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-15149 Filed 7-17-23; 8:45 am]
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