Proposed Information Collection (Servicemember Group Life Insurance (SGLI) Disability Extension Application); Comment Request, 19175 [2014-07664]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 66 / Monday, April 7, 2014 / Notices information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: March 24, 2014. Christie A. Preston, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–07724 Filed 4–4–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. (2900–NEW)] Proposed Information Collection (Servicemember Group Life Insurance (SGLI) Disability Extension Application); 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 new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed by the Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance to establish the insured’s eligibility for the extension. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 6, 2014. 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 (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—NEW (SGLI mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:49 Apr 04, 2014 Jkt 232001 19175 Disability Extension Application’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [FR Doc. 2014–07664 Filed 4–4–14; 8:45 am] Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or FAX (202) 632–8925. BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 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: SGLI Disability Extension Application. OMB Control Number: 2900—NEW. Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: SGLI covered members who are totally disabled when released or separated from such service are entitled to a free extension of their SGLI coverage for the period of their total disability or two years, whichever ends first. This form is needed prior to expiration of the regulatory time periods so that totally disabled Veterans can apply for this free insurance benefit as soon as possible and receive an extension of their SGLI coverage in order to protect their beneficiaries in the event of their death. The information requested is authorized by law, 38 U.S.C. 1966(a), 1967(a), 38 U.S.C. 1968 (a)(1)–(4). Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 2,083 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 25 minutes. Frequency of Response: Once. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATED: April 2, 2014. PO 00000 Frm 00131 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [OMB Control No. 2900—NEW] Agency Information Collection (Veterans Transportation Service Data Collection) Activities: Under OMB Review Veterans Health Administration, 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 Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before May 7, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900—NEW (Veterans Transportation Service Data Collection)’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632– 7492 or email crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– NEW (Bowel and Bladder Care Billing Form)’’ in any correspondence. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07APN1.SGM 07APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. (2900-NEW)]


Proposed Information Collection (Servicemember Group Life 
Insurance (SGLI) Disability Extension Application); 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 new collection, and 
allow 60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This 
notice solicits comments on the information needed by the Office of 
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance to establish the insured's 
eligibility for the extension.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 6, 2014.

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 (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--NEW (SGLI Disability Extension Application'' in any 
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924 
or FAX (202) 632-8925.

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: SGLI Disability Extension Application.
    OMB Control Number: 2900--NEW.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: SGLI covered members who are totally disabled when 
released or separated from such service are entitled to a free 
extension of their SGLI coverage for the period of their total 
disability or two years, whichever ends first. This form is needed 
prior to expiration of the regulatory time periods so that totally 
disabled Veterans can apply for this free insurance benefit as soon as 
possible and receive an extension of their SGLI coverage in order to 
protect their beneficiaries in the event of their death. The 
information requested is authorized by law, 38 U.S.C. 1966(a), 1967(a), 
38 U.S.C. 1968 (a)(1)-(4).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,083 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 25 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.

    DATED: April 2, 2014.
    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-07664 Filed 4-4-14; 8:45 am]
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