Proposed Information Collection (Conversion from Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance to Veterans' Group Life Insurance); Comment Request, 3842 [2012-1555]

Download as PDF 3842 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 25, 2012 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0731] Proposed Information Collection (Conversion from Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance to Veterans’ Group 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 ensure that separating service members, especially service members with disabilities are informed about their life insurance option, including converting from Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance to Veterans’ Group Life Insurance. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before March 26, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0731’’ 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) 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 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:09 Jan 24, 2012 Jkt 226001 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: Independent Evaluation of the Conversion Privilege from Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) to Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) for Disabled Service Members. OMB Control Number: 2900–0731. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The data collected will be used to determine the appropriate target rate to convert claimants from SGLI to VGLI and to evaluate the effectiveness of current outreach practices. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 413 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,216. Dated: January 20, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–1555 Filed 1–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0723] Agency Information Collection ´ ´ (Mentor-Protege Program Application and Reports) Activities Under OMB Review Office of Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Office of Management (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before February 24, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov; or to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 2900–0723’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632–7497, FAX (202) 273–0487 or email: denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0723.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Titles: a. Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause 819.7108, Application Process. b. Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause 819.7113, Reports. OMB Control Number: 2900–0723. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The information collected under Department of Veterans Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clauses 819.7108 and 819.7113 will be used to ´ ´ institute a mentor-protege program whereby large businesses agree to provide mutually developmental support to veteran-owned small business and service-disabled veteranowned small business. VA will use the ´ ´ data to measure the protege progress against the developmental plan contained in the approved agreement and to report the specific actions taken by the mentor to increase the ´ ´ participation of the protege as a prime or subcontractor to VA. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on November 15, 2011, page 70828. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Annual Burden: a. VAAR Clause 819.7108, Application Process—50 hours b. VAAR Clause 819.7113, Reports— 150 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0731]


Proposed Information Collection (Conversion from Servicemembers' 
Group Life Insurance to Veterans' Group 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 ensure that separating service members, 
especially service members with disabilities are informed about their 
life insurance option, including converting from Servicemembers' Group 
Life Insurance to Veterans' Group Life Insurance.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before March 26, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans 
Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email 
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0731'' 
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) 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.
    Title: Independent Evaluation of the Conversion Privilege from 
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) to Veterans' Group Life 
Insurance (VGLI) for Disabled Service Members.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0731.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The data collected will be used to determine the 
appropriate target rate to convert claimants from SGLI to VGLI and to 
evaluate the effectiveness of current outreach practices.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 413 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,216.

    Dated: January 20, 2012.
    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-1555 Filed 1-24-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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