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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0525]
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 extension
of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for
information needed to change account number and/or bank from which a VA
MATIC deduction was previously authorized.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before March 16, 2004.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20420 or e-mail irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No.
2900-0525'' 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. 3501-21), 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: VA MATIC Change, VA Form 29-0165.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0525.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The form is used by the insured to change the bank
account number and/or bank from which VA currently deducts his/her
premium payments. VA uses the information to process the veteran's
request.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,250 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
Dated: December 29, 2003.
By direction of the Secretary:
Jacqueline Parks,
IT Specialist, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 04-974 Filed 1-15-04; 8:45 am]
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