Approved. OMB
has adjusted the burden estimate consistent with conversation with
VA on 3/20/02. VA shall resubmit this package if usage of the form
increases.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2005
03/31/2005
03/31/2002
10
0
2,000
28
0
5,500
0
0
0
Since no state law providing
presumption of death is applicable to VA benefits, VA Form 21-1775
is needed to gather sufficient information from a claimant for
proper decisions regarding the unexplained abence of an
individual.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.