05-2533. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request  

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    AGENCY:

    Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

    ACTION:

    Notice.

    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 extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to determine a claimant's eligibility for disability insurance benefits.

    DATES:

    Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 11, 2005.

    ADDRESSES:

    Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0016” in any correspondence.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 or FAX (202) 275-5947.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), 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: Claim for Disability Insurance Benefits, Government Life Insurance, VA Form 29-357.

    OMB Control Number: 2900-0016.

    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

    Abstract: VA Form 29-357 is used by the policyholder to claim disability insurance on National Service Life Insurance and the United States Government Life Insurance policies. The information collected is used to determine the policyholders eligibility for disability insurance benefits.

    Affected Public: Individuals or households.

    Estimated Annual Burden: 14,175 hours.

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    Frequency of Response: On occasion.

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,100.

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    Dated: January 31, 2005.

    By direction of the Secretary.

    Loise Russell,

    Director, Records Management Service.

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    [FR Doc. 05-2533 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 8320-01-P

Document Information

Published:
02/09/2005
Department:
Veterans Affairs Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
05-2533
Dates:
Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 11, 2005.
Pages:
6925-6926 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
OMB Control No. 2900-0016
PDF File:
05-2533.pdf