2019-02238. Agency Information Collection Activity: Claim for One Sum Payment Government Life Insurance and Claim for Monthly Payments Government Life Insurance  

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    AGENCY:

    Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

    ACTION:

    Notice.

    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. This notice solicits comments on information needed to process the beneficiaries claim for payment of Life Insurance Policy insurance proceeds. The information on the form is required by law, 38 CFR 6.48 and 8.36.

    DATES:

    Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 15, 2019.

    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 Administrations (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. 2900-0060” in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Danny S. Green at (202) 421-1354.

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    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 Start Printed Page 4151information 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: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.

    Title: Claim for One Sum Payment Government Life Insurance (VA Form 29-4125). Claim for Monthly Payments Government Life Insurance (VA Form 29-4125a).

    OMB Control Number: 2900-0060.

    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

    Abstract: These forms are used by beneficiaries applying for proceeds of Government Life Insurance policies. The information requested on the forms is required by law, 38 U.S.C. Sections 1917 and 1952.

    Affected Public: Individuals and households.

    Estimated Annual Burden: 12,010 hours.

    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 6 minutes.

    Frequency of Response: On occasion.

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 120,100.

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    By direction of the Secretary:

    Danny S. Green,

    Interim VA Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Performance and Risk, Department of Veterans Affairs.

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    [FR Doc. 2019-02238 Filed 2-13-19; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 8320-01-P

Document Information

Published:
02/14/2019
Department:
Veterans Affairs Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
2019-02238
Dates:
Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 15, 2019.
Pages:
4150-4151 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
OMB Control No. 2900-0060
PDF File:
2019-02238.Pdf