[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 164 (Friday, August 23, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54696-54697]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-21526]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0016]
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 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 the insured's eligibility for
disability insurance benefits.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before October 22, 2002.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
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Administration (20S52), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: [email protected].
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0016'' in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079
or FAX (202) 275-5947.
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: 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 insured person's eligibility for disability
insurance benefits.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 14,175 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,100.
Dated: August 12, 2002.
By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Acting Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 02-21526 Filed 8-22-02; 8:45 am]
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