SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Under the PRA of 1995, 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: Assignment—VA Government Life Insurance (29-538).

OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW. https://www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​PRASearch (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to find the historical versions of this Information Collection).

Type of Review: New collection.

Abstract: This form will be used by the Department of Veterans Affairs Insurance Center (VAIC) to enable beneficiary(ies) to formally submit requests to assign their portion of their VA life insurance death benefits to another descendent of the insured. This is in compliance with 38 U.S.C. 1918. The information collected ensures legal compliance with 38 U.S.C. 1918 which requires the signature of the contingent beneficiary if the death benefit payout is listed as installments.

Affected Public: Individuals and households.

Estimated Annual Burden: 1 hour.

Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.

Authority:44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

91 FR 34349