97-28398. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Revision

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 207 (Monday, October 27, 1997)]
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[FR Doc No: 97-28398]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0495]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Revision

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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. This form is used to 
confirm the marital status and continued DIC eligibility of a surviving 
spouse beneficiary.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before December 26, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20S52), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 
20420. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0495'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at [phone] 
or FAX [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C., 3501-3520), 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 and Form Number: Marital Status Questionnaire.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0495.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: This form is used to confirm the marital status and 
continued DIC eligibility of a surviving spouse beneficiary.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,875 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Reporting on Occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 34,500.

    Dated: September 30, 1997.

    By direction of the Secretary.
William Morgan,
Program Analyst, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 97-28398 Filed 10-24-97; 8:45 am]
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