[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 152 (Thursday, August 7, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42626-42627]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-20745]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0222]


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), Department of Veterans 
Affairs 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 the 
application for standard Government headstones or markers for unmarked 
graves of eligible veterans.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 6, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Sonja McCombs, National Cemetery System (402D), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420. Please refer to 
``OMB Control No. 2900-0222'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sonja McCombs at (202) 273-5183.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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, 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 and Form Number: Application for Standard Government 
Headstone or Marker for Installation in a Private or State Veterans' 
Cemetery, VA Form 40-1330.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0222.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The form is used by the public to apply for the benefit 
of Government-provided headstones or markers for unmarked graves of 
eligible veterans in accordance with Tittle 38, U.S.C., Section 906. It 
is the source of

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information used to evaluate the applicant's claim for the benefit.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 85,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 340,000.

    Dated: July 23, 1997.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 97-20745 Filed 8-6-97; 8:45 am]
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