Proposed Information Collection (NCA PreNeed Burial Evaluation) Activity: Comment Request, 31683 [2011-13429]

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• DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 31683]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-13429]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New]


Proposed Information Collection (NCA PreNeed Burial Evaluation) 
Activity: Comment Request

AGENCY: National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), 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 new 
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 eligibility for burial at a National Cemetery.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 1, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov or to Mechelle Powell, National Cemetery 
Administration (41G), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420; or e-mail: mechelle.powell@va.gov. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-New'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the 
FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mechelle Powell at (202) 461-4114 or 
FAX (202) 273-6695.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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, NCA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of NCA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of NCA'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: NCA PreNeed Burial Eligibility Evaluation, VA Form 40-
100007.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: VA Form Letter 40-100007 will be used to collect 
information from veterans and servicemembers with terminal illnesses 
and adult dependent children in hospitals and other institutions. The 
data will be used to determine their eligibility for burial in a 
National Cemetery prior to the actual time of need.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,000.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000.

    Dated: May 25, 2011.

    By Direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-13429 Filed 5-31-11; 8:45 am]
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