98-33957. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 246 (Wednesday, December 23, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71190-71191]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-33957]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0390]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

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 
reinstatement for a previously approved collection for which approval 
has expired, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to 
determine eligibility for REPS (Restored Entitlement Program for 
Survivors) benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before February 22, 1999.

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. 2900-0390'' 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: Application of Surviving Spouse or Child for REPS Benefits 
(Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors), VA Form 21-8924.

OMB Control Number: 2900-0390.

    Type of Review: Reinstatement, without change, for a previously 
approved collection for which approval has expired.

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    Abstract: VA administers the REPS program. The program pays VA 
benefits to certain surviving spouses and children of veterans who died 
in service prior to August 13, 1981 or who died as a result of a 
service-connected disability incurred or aggravated prior to August 13, 
1981. VA Form 21-8924 is used by survivors of deceased veterans to 
claim REPS benefits. The information is used by VBA to determine if the 
applicant meets REPS eligibility criteria.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,500 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time for most beneficiaries.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,500.

    Dated: November 12, 1998.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Barbara H. Epps,
Management Analyst, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 98-33957 Filed 12-22-98; 8:45 am]
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