83 FR 23530 - Agency Information Collection Activity: Certification of Lessons Completed

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 98 (May 21, 2018)

Page Range		23530-23531
FR Document		2018-10740

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

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0353]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Certification of Lessons 
Completed

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 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 July 20, 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 nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0353'' in any correspondence. During the comment

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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 
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. 3032(d), 3034, 3241, 3323, 3474, 3481, 3484, 
3534(b), 3680(b), 3684, 3686(a), and 10 U.S.C 16131(e), 16136(b), 
chapter 31, section 510 and chapter 1607; 38 CFR 21.4203(e), 21.4206, 
21.5200(d) & (g), 21.7140(c)(3), 21.7159, 21.7640(a)(4), 21.7659, and 
21.9720.
    Title: Certification of Lessons Completed VA Form 22-6553(b)/(b-1).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0353.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA uses information from the current collection to 
determine the number of lessons completed by the student and serviced 
by the correspondence school and to determine the date of completion or 
termination of correspondence training. VA pays education benefits 
based on the information furnished on the form. Without this 
information, VA would be unable to determine the proper payment or the 
student's training status.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 110 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 224.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the 108–7), as amended by Public Law 109–108 Abstract: The Federal Register Notice
following hearing of the U.S.-China (November 22, 2005), as amended by Public with a 60-day comment period soliciting
Economic and Security Review Law 113–291 (December 19, 2014). comments on this collection of
Commission. Dated: May 16, 2018. information was published on Tuesday,
The Commission is mandated by Kathleen Wilson, February 13, 2018, Vol. 83, No. 30, page
Congress to investigate, assess, and Finance and Operations Director, U.S.-China 6311.
report to Congress annually on ‘‘the Economic and Security Review Commission. Affected Public: Individuals and
national security implications of the [FR Doc. 2018–10760 Filed 5–18–18; 8:45 am] Households.
economic relationship between the BILLING CODE 1137–00–P
Estimated Annual Burden: 57,009
United States and the People’s Republic hours.
of China.’’ Pursuant to this mandate, the Estimated Average Burden per
Commission will hold a public hearing Respondent: 15 minutes (electronic); 20
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
in Washington, DC on June 8, 2018 on minutes (paper).
AFFAIRS
‘‘U.S. Tools to Address Chinese Market Frequency of Response: Once
Distortions.’’ [OMB Control No. 2900–0156] Annually.
DATES: The hearing is scheduled for Estimated Number of Respondents:
Friday, June 8, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to Agency Information Collection 184,894.
1:00 p.m. Activity: Notice of Change in Student
By direction of the Secretary.
Status
ADDRESSES: TBD, Washington, DC. A Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
detailed agenda for the hearing will be AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Department Clearance Officer, Office of
posted on the Commission’s website at Administration, Department of Veterans Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of
www.uscc.gov. Also, please check the Affairs. Veterans Affairs.
Commission’s website for possible ACTION: Notice. [FR Doc. 2018–10739 Filed 5–18–18; 8:45 am]
changes to the hearing schedule. BILLING CODE 8320–01–P
Reservations are not required to attend SUMMARY: In compliance with the
the hearing. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any 1995, this notice announces that the DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
member of the public seeking further Veterans Benefits Administration AFFAIRS
information concerning the hearing (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, [OMB Control No. 2900–0353]
should contact Leslie Tisdale, 444 North will submit the collection of
Capitol Street NW, Suite 602, information abstracted below to the Agency Information Collection
Washington DC 20001; telephone: 202– Office of Management and Budget Activity: Certification of Lessons
624–1496, or via email at ltisdale@ (OMB) for review and comment. The Completed
uscc.gov. Reservations are not required PRA submission describes the nature of
to attend the hearing. the information collection and its AGENCY: Veterans Benefits
expected cost and burden; it includes Administration Department of Veterans
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: This is the sixth public the actual data collection instrument. Affairs.
hearing the Commission will hold DATES: Comments must be submitted on ACTION: Notice.
during its 2018 report cycle. This or before June 20, 2018.
SUMMARY: Veterans Benefits
hearing is intended to explore U.S. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments Administration, Department of Veterans
policy options available to address on the collection of information through Affairs (VA), is announcing an
Chinese market distortions. The first www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of opportunity for public comment on the
panel, ‘‘A Coordinated Policy Response Information and Regulatory Affairs, proposed collection of certain
to Chinese State Capitalism,’’ will Office of Management and Budget, Attn: information by the agency. Under the
address industrial policy challenges like VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW, Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
overcapacity, price distortions, and Washington, DC 20503 or sent through 1995, Federal agencies are required to
local content requirements. The second electronic mail to oira_submission@ publish notice in the Federal Register
panel, ‘‘A Coordinated Policy Response omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB concerning each proposed collection of
to China’s Techno-nationalism,’’ will Control No. 2900–0156 in any information, including each proposed
focus on challenges from China’s push correspondence. extension of a currently approved
to develop domestic-led intellectual
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: collection, and allow 60 days for public
property, including technology transfer,
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Department comment in response to the notice.
IP and data theft, and restrictions on
cross-border data flows. The hearing Clearance Officer—OI&T (005R1B), DATES: Written comments and
will be co-chaired by Commissioner Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 recommendations on the proposed
Glenn Hubbard and Commissioner Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC collection of information should be
Jonathan Stivers. Any interested party 20420, (202) 461–5870 or email received on or before July 20, 2018.
may file a written statement by June 8, Cynthia.harvey.pryor@va.gov. Please ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
2018, by mailing to the contact above. refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0156.’’ on the collection of information through
A portion of each panel will include a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Docket Management System
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521; 38 (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
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question and answer period between the
Commissioners and the witnesses. U.S.C. 3020. Nancy J. Kessinger Veterans Benefits
Title: Notice of Change in Student Administration (20M33), Department of
Authority: Congress created the U.S.-
China Economic and Security Review
Status (VA Form 22–1999b). Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
Commission in 2000 in the National Defense OMB Control Number: 2900–0156. NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to
Authorization Act (Public Law 106–398), as Type of Review: Reinstatement with nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
amended by Division P of the Consolidated change of previously approved ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0353’’ in any
Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Public Law collection. correspondence. During the comment

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period, comments may be viewed online By direction of the Secretary. Management and support services for
through FDMS. Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, the Committee are provided by the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Department Clearance Officer, Office of Center for Minority Veterans (CMV).
Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of Authority:The Committee was
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461– Veterans Affairs. established in accordance with 38
5870.
[FR Doc. 2018–10740 Filed 5–18–18; 8:45 am] U.S.C. 544 (Pub. L. 103–446, Sec 510).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 8320–01–P In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 544, the
Under the PRA of 1995, Federal Committee advises the Secretary on the
agencies must obtain approval from the administration of VA benefits and
Office of Management and Budget DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS services to minority Veterans; assesses
(OMB) for each collection of AFFAIRS the needs of minority Veterans with
information they conduct or sponsor. respect to such benefits; and evaluates
Solicitation of Nominations for whether VA compensation, medical and
This request for comment is being made Appointment to the Advisory
pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the rehabilitation services, outreach, and
Committee on Minority Veterans other programs are meeting those needs.
PRA.
With respect to the following ACTION: Notice. The Committee makes
collection of information, VBA invites recommendations to the Secretary
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans regarding such activities. Nominations
collection of information is necessary Affairs (VA), Center for Minority of qualified candidates are being sought
for the proper performance of VBA’s Veterans (CMV), is seeking nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on the
of qualified candidates to be considered Committee.
functions, including whether the
for appointment as a member of the Membership Criteria: CMV is
information will have practical utility;
Advisory Committee on Minority requesting nominations for upcoming
(2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the
Veterans (‘‘the Committee’’). vacancies on the Committee. The
burden of the proposed collection of
DATES: Nominations for membership on Committee is currently composed of 12
information; (3) ways to enhance the
the Committee must be received no later members, in addition to ex-officio
quality, utility, and clarity of the
than 5:00 p.m. EST on June 1, 2018. members. As required by statute, the
information to be collected; and (4)
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be members of the Committee are
ways to minimize the burden of the
mailed to the Center for Minority appointed by the Secretary from the
collection of information on
Veterans, Department of Veterans general public, including:
respondents, including through the use (1) Representatives of Veterans who
of automated collection techniques or Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW (00M),
Washington, DC 20420 or faxed to (202) are minority group members;
the use of other forms of information (2) Individuals who are recognized
technology. 273–7092.
authorities in fields pertinent to the
Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3032(d), 3034, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
needs of Veterans who are minority
3241, 3323, 3474, 3481, 3484, 3534(b), Juanita J. Mullen and Mr. Dwayne
group members;
3680(b), 3684, 3686(a), and 10 U.S.C Campbell, Center for Minority Veterans,
(3) Veterans who are minority group
16131(e), 16136(b), chapter 31, section Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
members and who have experience in a
510 and chapter 1607; 38 CFR Vermont Ave. NW (00M), Washington,
military theater of operations;
21.4203(e), 21.4206, 21.5200(d) & (g), DC 20420, Telephone (202) 461–6191. A (4) Veterans who are minority group
21.7140(c)(3), 21.7159, 21.7640(a)(4), copy of the Committee charter and list members and who do not have such
21.7659, and 21.9720. of the current membership can be experience and;
obtained by contacting Ms. Mullen or by (5) Women Veterans who are minority
Title: Certification of Lessons
accessing the website managed by CMV group members recently separated from
Completed VA Form 22–6553(b)/(b–1).
at www.va.gov/ active military service.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0353. centerforminorityveterans/Advisory_ Section 544 defines ‘‘minority group
Type of Review: Extension of a Committee.asp. member’’ as an individual who is Asian
currently approved collection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In American, Black, Hispanic, Native
Abstract: VA uses information from carrying out the duties set forth, the American (including American Indian,
the current collection to determine the Committee responsibilities include, but Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian); or
number of lessons completed by the are not limited to: Pacific-Islander American.
student and serviced by the (1) Advising the Secretary and In accordance with Sec. 544, the
correspondence school and to determine Congress on VA’s administration of Secretary determines the number, terms
the date of completion or termination of benefits and provisions of healthcare, of service, and pay and allowances of
correspondence training. VA pays benefits, and services to minority members of the Committee appointed by
education benefits based on the Veterans. the Secretary, except that a term of
information furnished on the form. (2) Providing an Annual report to service of any such member may not
Without this information, VA would be congress outlining recommendations, exceed three years. The Secretary may
unable to determine the proper payment concerns and observations on VA’s reappoint any member for additional
or the student’s training status. delivery of services to minority terms of service.
Affected Public: Individuals and Veterans. Professional Qualifications: In
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households. (3) Meeting with VA officials, Veteran addition to the criteria above, VA
Estimated Annual Burden: 110 hours. Service Organizations, and other seeks—
stakeholders to assess the Department’s (1) Diversity in professional and
Estimated Average Burden per efforts in providing benefits and personal qualifications;
Respondent: 10 minutes. outreach to minority Veterans. (2) Experience in military service and
Frequency of Response: On occasion. (4) Making periodic site visits and military deployments (please identify
Estimated Number of Respondents: holding town hall meetings with Branch of Service and Rank);
224. Veterans to address their concerns. (3) Current work with Veterans;

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before July 20, 2018.
Contact		Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461- 5870.
FR Citation		83 FR 23530