Notice2022-26455
Agency Information Collection Activity: Student Verification of Enrollment
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Published
December 6, 2022
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 233 (Tuesday, December 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74698-74699]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-26455]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0465]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Student Verification of
Enrollment
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 February 6, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>
or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC
20420 or email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ec828d828f95c287899f9f85828b899eac9a8dc28b839a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cca2ada2afb5e2a7a9bfbfa5a2aba9be8cbaade2aba3ba">[email protected]</span></a>. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900-0465'' 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 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#80ede1f2e9e2e5ecaee1f0efeef4e5c0f6e1aee7eff6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6805091a010a0d0446091807061c0d281e09460f071e">[email protected]</span></a>.
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0465'' 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
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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: Section 3680(g); Public Law 96-342 Section 903; Title 10
U.S.C., National Call to Service; Chapter 31 Section 510; Title 38
U.S.C., Chapters 30, 32, 33, 35, and Title 10 U.S.C., Chapter 1606.
Title: Student Verification of Enrollment, VAF 22-8979.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0465.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The VA uses the information requested by this collection
to determine the eligible beneficiaries' continued entitlement to
benefits. The collection of this information is essential for the
administration of these programs. The student is required to submit the
verification on a monthly basis to allow for a frequent, periodic
release of payment. Without this information, VA could not pay eligible
beneficiaries benefits based on their proof of attendance and/or
change(s) in their enrollment. Information technology is being used to
collect the information provided on this form. Individuals receiving
benefits under chapter 33 do not have to verify their attendance.
Chapters 30 and 1606 respondents must submit this information
electronically using either the automated telephone system or the
internet. The information is provided via the Toll-free automated
telephone number using Interactive Voice Response technology (IVR). If
the information is provided via the internet, it is collected via the
Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) system. Only
respondents receiving education benefits under chapter 32 or 35, or
section 903, who are enrolled in NCD programs receive the paper form.
The VA extracts claimant information electronically from education data
resources and places it into the appropriate blocks of VA Form 22 8979.
The VA then sends the printed form for chapters 32 and 35, as well as
section 903 to respondents during computer generated monthly mailings.
Majority of the individuals enrolled in NCD programs verify their
attendance using the Toll-free customer service number (1-888-442-4551)
instead of returning the form. The number of respondents who complete
and return the paper form is insignificant. Collection of this
information on a monthly basis will prevent overpayment of benefits due
to late reporting, since payment will not be made until the report of
attendance has been returned to VA and processed. To collect
information less often would preclude VA from making monthly payments
as required under existing regulations.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 21,526 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Time Per Respondent: 1 minute.
Frequency of Response: On Occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 258,313.
By direction of the Secretary.
Dorothy Glasgow,
VA PRA Clearance Officer (Alt.), Office of Enterprise and Integration/
Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-26455 Filed 12-5-22; 8:45 am]
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