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BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0171] Proposed Information Collection (Application for Individualized Tutorial Assistance) Activity; Comment Request AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. 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 this notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to determine an applicant's eligibility for tutorial assistance. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 1, 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 (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to *nancy.kessinger@va.gov.* Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0171” 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. *Title:* Application for Individualized Tutorial Assistance, VA Form 22-1990t. *OMB Control Number:* 2900-0171. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* Students receiving VA educational assistance and need tutoring to overcome a deficiency in one or more course complete VA Form 22-1990t to apply for supplemental allowance for tutorial assistance. The student must provide the course or courses for which he or she requires tutoring, the number of hours and charges for each tutorial session and the name of the tutor. The tutor must certify that he or she provided tutoring at the specified charges and that he or she is not a close relative of the student. Certifying officials at the student's educational institution must certify that the tutoring was necessary for the student's pursuit of program; the tutor was qualified to conduct individualized tutorial assistance; and the charges for the tutoring did not exceed the customary charges for other students who receive the same tutorial assistance. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 2000 hours. *Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:* 30 minutes. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 1000. Dated: September 29, 2014. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Clearance. [FR Doc. 2014-23503 Filed 10-1-14; 8:45 am]

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