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The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a notice in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This concerns the submission of information related to the designation of beneficiaries for government life insurance to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The form helps in designating beneficiaries, determining eligibility for insurance proceeds, and affects individuals or households. Comments on this collection and how it impacts the public must be submitted by January 29, 2025.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a meeting of the National Research Advisory Council, set for March 3, 2021, to be held via WebEx. The council will discuss topics such as diversity, equity, inclusion activities, and alternative strategies for research funding. The meeting will not include oral presentations from the public, but interested individuals can contact Dr. Marisue Cody for more information or to submit questions and presentations. The public is encouraged to attend and can participate through a provided weblink and teleconference number.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it will submit an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collection, titled "Monthly Certification of On-The-Job and Apprenticeship Training," uses VA Forms 22-6553d-1 and 22-6553d to determine benefits based on the trainee's hours worked, verified by the training establishment. The submission is a revision of a currently approved collection and is no longer required to be signed by the trainee due to amendments made by the Veterans Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform Act. The VBA invites comments on this information collection within 30 days of the notice's publication date.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a National Research Advisory Council meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025, using Microsoft Teams. The meeting will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST and is open to the public, with a 30-minute public comment period at the end. Topics will cover VA Research's centennial celebration, the Million Veteran Program, and the NRAC's FY 2024 recommendations. Written public comments can be submitted by February 19, 2025, to be included in the official meeting record.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection is related to the VA Loan Guaranty program, which helps veterans purchase, construct, and refinance homes. The VBA is asking for feedback on whether this data collection is necessary, its potential impact, and how to reduce respondent burden. Comments should be submitted by April 27, 2021, and the collection affects individuals involved in loan servicing, with an estimated annual burden of 63 hours.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking approval for an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection will gather data using VA Form 22-0989, allowing students to request the restoration of VA education benefits if their school has closed or lost approval to receive these benefits. This submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is categorized as a revision of a currently approved collection and has an OMB Control Number of 2900-0859. The estimated annual burden for this information collection is 955 hours, with an estimated 3,821 respondents affected.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a meeting of the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses, which will take place via teleconference on March 10, 2021. The meeting will be open to the public and will cover VA activities and updates on scientific research related to Gulf War illnesses. It will feature presentations from a recent VA-DoD conference and offer recommendations for next steps. The session will also include time for public comments, and individuals may submit a summary or written statements to be included in the official meeting record.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a meeting of the Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board, scheduled for January 6, 2021, to be held via WebEx. The meeting includes an open session from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for discussing scientific review processes and VA research priorities, followed by a closed session until 5:00 p.m. to evaluate research applications. The closed session will review the quality and relevance of research proposals to protect personal privacy and prevent premature disclosure of information. Public participation is possible during the open session, and further details or access to meeting minutes can be requested from the designated officer.

The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is submitting an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves forms related to the Application for Work-Study Allowance and Work-Study Agreements. The information gathered will help determine eligibility and payment details for veterans participating in work-study programs. Public comments on this collection are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection to be published in the Federal Register. This is part of fulfilling requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are looking for feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, its accuracy, how to improve its quality, and how to reduce the burden on those providing the information. The information collection involves two forms: the VA Form 10182 for modernized appeals and the VA Form 9 for legacy appeals, and includes requests related to appeal management such as hearing reschedules or reconsiderations. Public comments are due by February 14, 2025.