[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 76 (Tuesday, April 21, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19786-19787]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-10558]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0129]
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
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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 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
on the information needed to determine the veteran's eligibility to
obtain disability insurance benefits.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before June 22, 1998.
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. 2900-0129'' in any
correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079
or FAX (202) 275-5146.
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: Insurance, Life Insurance, VA Form Letter
29-30a.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0129.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The form letter is used by VA to determine the insurer's
eligibility to obtain disability insurance benefits. The information on
the form is required by 38 U.S.C., Section 1912, 1915, 1942 and 1948.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 548 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,570.
Dated: April 2, 1998.
By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 98-10558 Filed 4-20-98; 8:45 am]
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