[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 47 (Friday, March 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 16818]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04948]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0678]


Agency Information Collection Activity: On-The-Job Training 
Agreement

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 May 7, 2024.

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. 2900-0678'' 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. 2900-0678'' 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: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 38 U.S.C. 3104(a)(7), 38 U.S.C. 3116, 
and 38 CFR 21.212.
    Title: On The Job Training Agreement.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0678.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 28-1904, On The Job Training Agreement (chapter 
31, title 38 United States Code) serves as a written agreement between 
an On-The-Job Training (OJT) establishment and the Department of 
Veterans Affairs. This agreement outlines that the OJT establishment 
will provide competent instruction, close supervision, maintain 
progress reports while the Department of Veterans Affairs will furnish 
tools, supplies and equipment and provide supervision to the Veterans 
with service-connected disabilities. This agreement is necessary to 
ensure that the responsibilities of both parties are specified and 
communicated clearly. VA needs this information collection in order to 
assure that Veterans in these types of programs are receiving 
appropriate training and VA can authorize payment of tools, supplies 
and subsistence allowance as appropriate. This form is used to ensure 
understanding of the required responsibilities by both parties.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 89 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 354 per year.

    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. 2024-04948 Filed 3-7-24; 8:45 am]
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