[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 12 (Thursday, January 17, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 3322]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-773]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0215]


Proposed Information Collection (Request for Information To Make 
Direct Payment to Child Reaching Majority); 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 schoolchild's eligibility to VA death benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before March 17, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through 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 to [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0215'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461-9769 
or FAX (202) 275-5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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: Request for Information to Make Direct Payment to Child 
Reaching Majority, VA Form Letter 21-863.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0215.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form Letter 21-863 is used to determine a 
schoolchild's continued eligibility to death benefits and eligibility 
to receive direct payment at the age of majority. Death pension or 
dependency and indemnity compensation is paid to an eligible veteran's 
child when there is not an eligible surviving spouse and the child is 
between the ages of 18 and 23 is attending school. Until the child 
reaches the age of majority, payment is made to a custodian or 
fiduciary on behalf of the child. An unmarried schoolchild, who is not 
incompetent, is entitled to begin receiving direct payment on the age 
of majority.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 3 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 20.

    Dated: January 7, 2008.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-773 Filed 1-16-08; 8:45 am]
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