Rules and Regulations. Notice

Agency: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Action: Notice
Citation: FR Doc. 2014-23868 · OMB Control No. 2900-0718

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 currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to request participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program and provide details of the manner in which the institutions of higher learning (IHL) will participate.

Dates

Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 8, 2014.

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: Yellow Ribbon Agreement, VA Form 22-0839. OMB Control Number: 2900-0718. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA will use the information collected to determine which IHLs will be participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, the maximum number of individuals for whom the IHL will make contributions in any given academic year, the maximum dollar amount of outstanding established charges that will be waived for each student based on student status (i.e., undergraduate, graduate, doctoral) or subelement (i.e., college or professional school). Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 31,710 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 14 hours. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,265. Dated: October 2, 2014. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2014-23868 Filed 10-6-14; 8:45 am]