82 FR 55489 - Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Individualized Tutorial Assistance

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 223 (November 21, 2017)

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 extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 21, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55489-55490]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-25175]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0171]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for 
Individualized Tutorial Assistance

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 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 January 22, 2018.

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. 2900-0171 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 
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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. 3019.

    Title: Application for Individualized Tutorial Assistance, VA Form 
22-1990T.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0171.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 22-1990t for Tutorial assistance is a 
supplementary allowance payable on a monthly basis for up to 12 months. 
The student must be training at one-half time or more in a post-
secondary degree program, and must have a deficiency in a unit course 
or subject that is required as part of, or prerequisite to, his or her 
approved program. The student uses VA Form 22-1990t, Application and 
Enrollment Certification for Individualized Tutorial Assistance to 
apply for the supplemental allowance.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 180 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 359.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-25175 Filed 11-20-17; 8:45 am]
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