[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 101 (Tuesday, May 27, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28756-28757]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13710]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0567]
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Extension
AGENCY: National Cemetery System, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Cemetery System (NCS) 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 on requirements relating to requests for additional
or the reissue of memorial certificates.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before July 28, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to
Frances Willis, National Cemetery System (402D), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420. Please refer to
``OMB Control No. 2900-0567'' in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frances Willis at (202) 273-5189.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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.
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With respect to the following collection of information, NCS
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of NCS's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of NCS'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: PMC (Presidential Memorial Certificate) Insert.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0567.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The PMC Program was initiated in March 1962 by President
John F. Kennedy to honor the memory of honorably discharged, deceased
veterans, and has been continued by all subsequent Presidents. A PMC is
mailed to deceased veterans relatives and friends honoring their
military service to our Nation. In most cases involving recent deaths,
the local VA regional office originates the process without a request
from the next-of-kin. With the automation of the program, the insert
will accompany the issuance of the original certificate. The insert
provides a convenient method for the recipients of the original PMC to
request additional certificates and/or replacement or corrected
certificates. The information will be used by the NCS to promptly
reissue or provide additional certificates.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 925 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 2 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 27,740.
Dated: May 15, 1997.
By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 97-13710 Filed 5-23-97; 8:45 am]
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