[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 15, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55664-55665]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-20753]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0011]


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 for 
information needed for reinstatement of Government Life Insurance and/
or Total Disability Income provision.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before November 15, 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. 
2900-0011'' in any correspondence.

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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. 3501-21), 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, 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 Reinstatement, VA Form 29-352 (Insurance 
Lapsed for more than 6 months) and VA Form 29-353 (Non-medical 
Comparative Health Statement).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0011.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Forms are used to apply for reinstatement of insurance 
and/or TDIP that has lapsed for more than six months. The information 
is used to establish eligibility of the applicant for the purpose of 
reinstatement.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 875 hours.
    VA Form 29-352: 500 hours.
    VA Form 29-353: 375 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 35 minutes.
    VA Form 29-352: 20 minutes.
    VA Form 29-353: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,000.

    Dated: September 1, 2004.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 04-20753 Filed 9-14-04; 8:45 am]
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