DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Billing Code 8320-01
[OMB Control No. 2900-0740]
Proposed Information Collection (VA Forms 21P-0847) Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
ACTION: Notice
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 revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine a claimant’s entitlement to possible accrued benefits.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before [Insert date 60 days after date of publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER].
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to "OMB Control No. 2900-0740" in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924 or FAX (202) 632-8925.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501 – 21), 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: Request for Substitution of Claimant Upon Death of Claimant (VA Form 21P-0847),
OMB Control Number: 2900-0740
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), administers an integrated program of benefits and services established by law for veterans, service personnel, and their dependents and/or beneficiaries. Information requested by this form is authorized under the authority of 38 U.S.C. §5121A, Payment of Certain Accrued Benefits Upon Death of a Beneficiary.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,667 hours
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes
Frequency of Response: Once.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000.
DATED: XX, XX, 2015
By direction of the Secretary:
______________________________
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance
Officer,
Department of Veterans Affairs
| File Type | application/msword |
| File Title | DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
| Author | Ron Taylor |
| Last Modified By | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| File Modified | 2015-05-14 |
| File Created | 2015-05-14 |