Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Burial Benefits, 45820-45821 [2021-17411]

Download as PDF 45820 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 155 / Monday, August 16, 2021 / Notices to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning Request for Payment of Federal Benefit by Check, EFT Waiver Form. Written comments should be received on or before October 15, 2021 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments and requests for additional information to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. Sharp, Room #4006–A, P.O. Box 1328, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or bruce.sharp@fiscal.treasury.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Request for Payment of Federal Benefit by Check, EFT Waiver Form. OMB Number: 1530–0019. Form Number: FS Form 1201W, FS Form 1201W–DFAS, FS Form 1201W (SP). Abstract: 31 CFR part 208 requires that all Federal non-tax payments be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT). The forms are used to collect information from individuals requesting a waiver from the EFT requirement because of a mental impairment, living in a remote geographic location that does not support the use of EFT, or persons born on or before May 1, 1921. These individuals may continue to receive payment by check. However, 31 CFR part 208 requires individuals requesting one of these waiver conditions to submit a written justification that is notarized by a notary public. In order to assist individuals with this submission, Treasury has prepared waiver forms in order to collect all necessary information. Current Actions: Extension of a currently approved collection. Type of Review: Regular. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,250. Estimated Time per Respondent: 20 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,083. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:21 Aug 13, 2021 Jkt 253001 of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; 2. the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; 3. ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 4. 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 5. estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: August 11, 2021. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–17445 Filed 8–13–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0003] Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Burial Benefits Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Veteran’s 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. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before October 15, 2021. 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 to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0003’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0003’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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. Authority: 38 U.S.C. 2302. Title: Application for Burial Benefits (VA Form 21P–530). OMB Control Number: 2900–0003. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 2302, VA uses the information provided on VA Form 21P–530 to evaluate respondents’ eligibility for monetary burial benefits, including the burial allowance, plot or internment allowance, and transportation reimbursement. In these situations, VBA uses VA Form 21P–530 Application for Burial Benefits, to gather information that is necessary to determine eligibility for income-based benefits and the rate payable; without this information, determination of eligibility would not be possible. The program office requests removal of the 21P–530EZ (Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23), from the 2900–0003 series, as the form will be submitted as a new form, requiring a separate control number. The program office submits a request to reinstate VA Form 21P–530 Application for Burial Benefits as the instrument has expired. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 34,750 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 155 / Monday, August 16, 2021 / Notices Frequency of Response: Once. Estimated Number of Respondents: 139,000. By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–17411 Filed 8–13–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P Dated: August 11, 2021. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–17516 Filed 8–13–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0501] DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Agency Information Collection Activity: Agency Information Collection Activity: Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Inquiry lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 VA National Academic Affiliations Council, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the VA National Academic Affiliations Council (Council) will meet via conference call on September 16, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary on matters affecting partnerships between VA and its academic affiliates. On September 16, 2021, the Council will receive briefs on VA initiatives that influence trainees and the academic mission. The Council will receive public comments from 2:45 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. EST. Interested persons may attend and/or present oral statements to the Council. The dial in number to attend the conference call is: 646–828–7666. At the prompt, enter meeting ID 160 780 1157, then press #. The meeting passcode is 008466, then press #. Individuals seeking to present oral statements are invited to submit a 1–2 page summary of their comments at the time of the meeting for inclusion in the official meeting record. Oral presentations will be limited to five minutes or less, depending on the number of participants. Interested parties may also provide written comments for review by the Council prior to the meeting or at any time, by email to Larissa.Emory@ va.gov, or by mail to Larissa A. Emory PMP, CBP, MS, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Academic Affiliations (14AA), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420. Any member of the public wishing to participate or seeking additional information should contact Ms. Emory via email or by phone at (915) 269–0465. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:21 Aug 13, 2021 Jkt 253001 Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administrations, 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 on information needed from Veterans for the proper maintenance of Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance accounts. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before October 15, 2021. 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 to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0501’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00120 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 45821 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0501’’ in any correspondence. Under the PRA of 1995, 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. Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. Title: Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Inquiry (VA Form 29–0543). OMB Control Number: 2900–0501. Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection. Abstract: The Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Inquiry solicits information needed from Veterans for the proper maintenance of Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance accounts. The form is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 2106 and 38 CFR 8a.3(e). Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 17 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–17403 Filed 8–13–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 155 (Monday, August 16, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45820-45821]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-17411]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0003]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Burial 
Benefits

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Veteran's 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.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 15, 2021.

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 to [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0003'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise 
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0003'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Under the PRA of 1995, 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.
    Authority: 38 U.S.C. 2302.
    Title: Application for Burial Benefits (VA Form 21P-530).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0003.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 2302, VA uses the 
information provided on VA Form 21P-530 to evaluate respondents' 
eligibility for monetary burial benefits, including the burial 
allowance, plot or internment allowance, and transportation 
reimbursement. In these situations, VBA uses VA Form 21P-530 
Application for Burial Benefits, to gather information that is 
necessary to determine eligibility for income-based benefits and the 
rate payable; without this information, determination of eligibility 
would not be possible.
    The program office requests removal of the 21P-530EZ (Under 38 
U.S.C. Chapter 23), from the 2900-0003 series, as the form will be 
submitted as a new form, requiring a separate control number. The 
program office submits a request to reinstate VA Form 21P-530 
Application for Burial Benefits as the instrument has expired.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 34,750 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.

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    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 139,000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-17411 Filed 8-13-21; 8:45 am]
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