Proposed Information Collection (Notice of Lapse-Government Life Insurance); Comment Request, 22069 [2012-8802]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 71 / Thursday, April 12, 2012 / Notices 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: Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study Survey. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study Survey). Type of Review: New data collection. Abstract: VBA will collect survey data on individuals who began participating in the Post-9/11—GI Bill Chapter 33 program during fiscal years 2010, 2012, and 2014. VBA will collect and analyze the survey data to determine the longterm positive outcomes of individuals participating in VBA’s Chapter 33 program. The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the Chapter 33 program, so that the VA can find ways to improve the program and increase the educational support the agency provides to Veterans and their eligible dependents. Affected Public: Individuals and Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 2,333 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,000. Dated: April 9, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–8801 Filed 4–11–12; 8:45 am] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Apr 11, 2012 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0128] Proposed Information Collection (Notice of Lapse—Government Life Insurance); Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 this notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine claimants’ eligibility to reinstate lapsed Government Life Insurance policy. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 11, 2012. 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 email nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0128 in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS at www.Regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or Fax (202) 275–5947. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), 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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 22069 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. Titles a. Notice of Lapse—Government Life Insurance, VA Form 29–389. b. Application for Reinstatement, VA Form 29–389–1. OMB Control Number: 2900–0128. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Forms 29–389 and 29– 389–1 are used to inform claimants that their government life insurance has lapsed or will lapse due to non payment of premiums. The claimant must complete the application to reinstate the insurance and to elect to pay the past due premiums. VA uses the data collected to determine the claimant’s eligibility for reinstatement of such insurance. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden a. VA Form 29–389—3,399 hours. b. VA Form 29–389–1—1,060 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent a. VA Form 29–389—12 minutes. b. VA Form 29–389–1—10 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents a. VA Form 29–389—16,993. b. VA Form 29–389–1—6,359. Dated: April 9, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–8802 Filed 4–11–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0128]


Proposed Information Collection (Notice of Lapse--Government Life 
Insurance); 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 this notice. This notice solicits comments on 
information needed to determine claimants' eligibility to reinstate 
lapsed Government Life Insurance policy.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 11, 2012.

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 email nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0128 in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through FDMS at www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461-9769 
or Fax (202) 275-5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), 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.

Titles

    a. Notice of Lapse--Government Life Insurance, VA Form 29-389.
    b. Application for Reinstatement, VA Form 29-389-1.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0128.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Forms 29-389 and 29-389-1 are used to inform claimants 
that their government life insurance has lapsed or will lapse due to 
non payment of premiums. The claimant must complete the application to 
reinstate the insurance and to elect to pay the past due premiums. VA 
uses the data collected to determine the claimant's eligibility for 
reinstatement of such insurance.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.

Estimated Annual Burden

    a. VA Form 29-389--3,399 hours.
    b. VA Form 29-389-1--1,060 hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent

    a. VA Form 29-389--12 minutes.
    b. VA Form 29-389-1--10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents

    a. VA Form 29-389--16,993.
    b. VA Form 29-389-1--6,359.

    Dated: April 9, 2012.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-8802 Filed 4-11-12; 8:45 am]
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