[Federal Register: January 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 12)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0159]
Proposed Information Collection (Matured Endowment Notification);
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 determine the disposition of proceeds of a
matured endowment policy.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before March 17, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through http://www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans
Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0159''
in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be
viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at
http://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: Matured Endowment Notification, VA Form 29-5767.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0159.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 29-5767 is used to notify the insured that his or
her endowment policy has matured. The form also request that the
insured elect whether he or she prefer to receive the proceeds in
monthly installment or in a combination of cash and monthly installment
and to designate a beneficiary(ies) to receive the remaining proceeds.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 2,867 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,600.
Dated: January 7, 2008.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E8-781 Filed 1-16-08; 8:45 am]
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