Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 41588 [E7-14666]

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• DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 145 (Monday, July 30, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 41588]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-14666]



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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0046]


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 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 the notice. This notice solicits comments for 
information needed to determine a claimant's eligibility for refundable 
credit.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before September 28, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans 
Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail 
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0046'' 
in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be 
viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 
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.
    Title: Statement of Heirs for Payment of Credits Due Estate of 
Deceased Veteran, VA Form Letter 29-596.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0046.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 29-596 is use by administrator, executor, or next 
of kin to support a claim for money in the form of unearned or 
unapplied insurance premiums due to a deceased veteran's estate.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 78 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 312.

    Dated: July 16, 2007.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E7-14666 Filed 7-27-07; 8:45 am]
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