[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 209 (Thursday, October 29, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58099-58100]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-28984]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0103]


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 on the 
information needed to determine whether a child under 18 is entitled to 
benefits where the surviving spouse was not or is no longer entitled to 
benefits or whether a child age 18 or over is entitled to benefits 
regardless of the surviving spouse's entitlement.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before December 28, 1998.

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. 2900-0103'' 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 (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, 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: Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by 
Child, VA Form 21-4183.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0103.

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    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The form is used by a child under age 18 where the 
surviving spouse was not or is no longer entitled to benefits or by a 
child age 18 or over regardless of the surviving spouse's entitlement. 
The form is used in lieu of VA Form 21-534, Application for Dependency 
and Indemnity Compensation or Death Pension by Widow(er) or Child, in 
order to help reduce the reporting burden of a child under 18 when 
information about the deceased veteran's spouse is not required.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,975 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,900.

    Dated: August 4, 1998.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 98-28984 Filed 10-28-98; 8:45 am]
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