[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 153 (Tuesday, August 10, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48565-48566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-18287]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0500]


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 information 
needed to determine a veteran's continued entitlement to benefits based 
on the number of dependents.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 12, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20420 or e-mail [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0500'' 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. 3501-3521), 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: Status of Dependents Questionnaire, VA Form 21-0538.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0500.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Veterans receiving compensation for service-connected 
disability which includes an additional amount for their spouse and/or 
child(ren) must report any changes in the number of dependents. VA Form 
21-0538 is used to request certification of the status of dependents 
for whom additional compensation is being paid. Without the 
information, continued entitlement to the benefits for dependents could 
not be determined.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 14,083 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One in eight years.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 84,500.

    Dated: August 2, 2004.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cindy Stewart,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 04-18287 Filed 8-9-04; 8:45 am]
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