67 FR 157 pg. 53046 - Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Type: NOTICEVolume: 67Number: 157Page: 53046
Docket number: [OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]
FR document: [FR Doc. 02-20576 Filed 8-13-02; 8:45 am]
Agency: Veterans Affairs Department
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY:
Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION:
Notice.
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 new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed by VA to determine the process used by medical examiners and coroners to identify unclaimed persons as veterans.
DATES:
Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before October 15, 2002.
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 or e-mail: irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to "OMB Control No. 2900-NEW" 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 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: Questionnaire For Coroners and Medical Examiners, VA Form 21-0766.
OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW.
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21-0766 is used by medical examiners and coroners to help identify unclaimed decedents as veterans who are entitled to burial benefits. The information collected is needed to determine how often medical examiners and coroners attempt to verify veteran status, how long records of decedents are maintained and who the medical examiners and coroners contact to verify veteran status.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Annual Burden: 525 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,158.
Dated: July 31, 2002.
By direction of the Secretary:
Ernesto Castro,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 02-20576 Filed 8-13-02; 8:45 am]
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