98-24543. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 177 (Monday, September 14, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49157-49158]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-24543]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0148]


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 
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an

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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 the information needed from veterans who have 
applied for National Service Life Insurance as a temporary measure to 
restore continuous protection until a final decision is made on his/her 
eligibility.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before November 13, 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. 2900-0148'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at [phone] 
or FAX [phone].

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.
    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: Notice of Past Due Payment, VA Form 29-
389e.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0148.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The form is used by veterans who have applied for 
National Service Life Insurance as a temporary measure to restore 
continuous protection until a final decision is made by VA to establish 
the insured's eligibility.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 484 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,936.

    Dated: August 14, 1998.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 98-24543 Filed 9-11-98; 8:45 am]
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