97-15802. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 116 (Tuesday, June 17, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32856-32857]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-15802]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0101]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Extension

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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 of eligibility verification reports.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 18, 1997.

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. 2900-0101'' 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 and Form Numbers: Eligibility Verification Reports.
    Old Law Eligibility Verification Report (Surviving Spouse), VA Form 
21-0511s.
    Old Law Eligibility Verification Report (Veteran), VA Form 21-
0511v.
    Section 306 Eligibility Verification Report (Surviving Spouse), VA 
Form 21-0512s.
    Section 306 Eligibility Verification Report (Veteran), VA Form 21-
0512v.
    Old Law and Section 306 Eligibility Verification Report (Children 
Only), VA Form 21-0513.
    DIC Parent's Eligibility Verification Report, VA Form 21-0514.
    Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Veteran With No 
Children), VA Form 21-0516.
    Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Veteran With 
Children), VA Form 21-0517.
    Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Surviving Spouse 
With No Children), VA Form 21-0518.
    Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Child or 
Children), VA Form 21-0519c.
    Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Surviving Spouse 
With Children), VA Form 21-0519s.

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    OMB Control Number: 2900-0101.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The reports are used to report changes in entitlement 
factors in VA's income-based benefit programs, pension and parents' 
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). Any individual who has 
applied for or receives pension or parents' DIC must promptly notify VA 
in writing of any changes in entitlement factors. The reports are also 
used to confirm that there have been no changes in entitlement factors.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 354,725 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 709,450.

    Dated: June 4, 1997.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 97-15802 Filed 6-16-97; 8:45 am]
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