[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 113 (Thursday, June 12, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 32147]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-15348]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0442]


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

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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 for verification of military service 
in order to establish entitlement to compensation or pension benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 11, 1997.

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. 2900-0442'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-8310 
or FAX (202) 275-4884.

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 and Form Number: Request for Armed Forces Separation Records, 
VA Form Letter 21-80e.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0442.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: In order to establish entitlement to VA compensation or 
pension benefits, a veteran must have had active military service which 
resulted in separation under other than dishonorable conditions. VA 
Form Letter 21-80e is completed by the veteran to furnish information 
relative to his/her military service. The information is used to aid VA 
in requesting verification of military service. Benefits cannot be paid 
without verification of service.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 17,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 102,000.

    Dated: May 21, 1997.

    By direction of the Secretary.
William Morgan,
Program Analyst, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 97-15348 Filed 6-11-97; 8:45 am]
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