[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 161 (Wednesday, August 20, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50220-50221]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-21236]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0001]


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 extension of a 
currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information 
needed to determine a veteran's eligibility, dependency, and income, as 
appropriate, for compensation and/or pension benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 20, 2003.

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: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0001'' 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 
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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: Veteran's Application for Compensation and/or Pension, VA 
Form 21-526.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0001.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: This form is used as an original application for veterans 
to apply for compensation and/or pension benefits.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 592,500 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 395,000.

    Dated: July 29, 2003.

    By direction of the Secretary:
Jacqueline Parks,
IT Specialist, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 03-21236 Filed 8-19-03; 8:45 am]
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