[Federal Register: September 23, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 184)]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0004]

 
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 
reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for 
which approval has expired, and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information 
needed to determine the spouse's and children's eligibility, dependency 
and income, as applicable, for the death benefits sought.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before November 22, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20S52), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 
20420. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0004'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 
or FAX (202) 275-5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 
U.S.C., 3501-3520), 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

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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: Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Death 
Pension and Accrued Benefits by a Surviving Spouse or Child (Including 
Death Compensation if Applicable), VA Form 21-534.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0004.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously 
approved collection for which approval has expired.
    Abstract: This notice solicits comments for information needed to 
determine the spouse's and children's eligibility, dependency and 
income, as applicable, for the death benefits sought.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 79,125 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 1 hour and 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Generally one time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 63,300.

    Dated: August 5, 1999.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 99-24777 Filed 9-22-99; 8:45 am]
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