[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 5, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 25174]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-10137]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0546]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), 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 information 
needed to determine gravesite availability.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before July 6, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Mechelle Powell, National Cemetery Administration (41D1), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-
mail [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0546'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mechelle Powell at (202) 273-5181 or 
FAX (202) 273-6695.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-21), 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, NCA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of NCA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of NCA'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: Gravesite Reservation Survey (2 Year), VA Form 40-40.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0546.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form Letter 40-40 is sent biennially to individuals 
holding gravesite set-asides to ascertain their wish to retain their 
set-aside, or relinquish it. Gravesite reservation surveys are 
necessary as some holders become ineligible, are buried elsewhere, or 
simply wish to cancel a gravesite set-aside for them. The survey is 
conducted to assure that gravesite set-asides do not go unused.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 3,000.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Biennially.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,000.

    Dated: April 21, 2004.

    By direction of the Secretary.

Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 04-10137 Filed 5-4-04; 8:45 am]
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