[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 223 (Monday, November 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 67205]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19592]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900--New (VA Form 29-0812)]


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 new 
collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to 
determine a claimant's eligibility for disability insurance benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 19, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through http://www.Regulations.gov; or 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--New (VA Form 29-0812)'' in any 
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov.

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: Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance--Waiver of Premiums, VA 
Form 29-0812.
    OMB Control Number: 2900--New (VA Form 29-0812).
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 29-0812 is completed by claimants who are totally 
disabled to request a waiver of their Service-Disabled Veterans 
Insurance policy premiums.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,167 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,500.

    Dated: November 7, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service.
[FR Doc. E6-19592 Filed 11-17-06; 8:45 am]
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