[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 101 (Tuesday, May 27, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28756-28757]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13710]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0567]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Extension

AGENCY: National Cemetery System, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Cemetery System (NCS) 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 requirements relating to requests for additional 
or the reissue of memorial certificates.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before July 28, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Frances Willis, National Cemetery System (402D), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420. Please refer to 
``OMB Control No. 2900-0567'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frances Willis at (202) 273-5189.

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.

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    With respect to the following collection of information, NCS 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of NCS's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of NCS'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: PMC (Presidential Memorial Certificate) Insert.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0567.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The PMC Program was initiated in March 1962 by President 
John F. Kennedy to honor the memory of honorably discharged, deceased 
veterans, and has been continued by all subsequent Presidents. A PMC is 
mailed to deceased veterans relatives and friends honoring their 
military service to our Nation. In most cases involving recent deaths, 
the local VA regional office originates the process without a request 
from the next-of-kin. With the automation of the program, the insert 
will accompany the issuance of the original certificate. The insert 
provides a convenient method for the recipients of the original PMC to 
request additional certificates and/or replacement or corrected 
certificates. The information will be used by the NCS to promptly 
reissue or provide additional certificates.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 925 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 2 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 27,740.

    Dated: May 15, 1997.
    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 97-13710 Filed 5-23-97; 8:45 am]
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