[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 76 (Tuesday, April 21, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 19786-19787] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-10558] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0129] 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 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 to determine the veteran's eligibility to obtain disability insurance benefits.
Dates
Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 22, 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. 2900-0129'' in any correspondence.
For Further Information Contact
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 or FAX (202) 275-5146.
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 Number: Insurance, Life Insurance, VA Form Letter 29-30a. OMB Control Number: 2900-0129. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The form letter is used by VA to determine the insurer's eligibility to obtain disability insurance benefits. The information on the form is required by 38 U.S.C., Section 1912, 1915, 1942 and 1948. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 548 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,570.
Dated: April 2, 1998.
By direction of the Secretary. Donald L. Neilson, Director, Information Management Service. [FR Doc. 98-10558 Filed 4-20-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P