[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 58 (Tuesday, March 25, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15845-15846]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-5994]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0166]


Proposed Information Collection (Application for Ordinary Life 
Insurance) Activity: 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 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 eligibility for replacement insurance.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before May 27, 2008.

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. 2900-0166 in 
any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov.

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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.
    Titles:
    a. Application for Ordinary Life Insurance, Replacement Insurance 
for Modified Life Reduced at Age 65, National Service Life Insurance, 
VA Form 29-8485.
    b. Application for Ordinary Life Insurance, Replacement Insurance 
for Modified Life Reduced at Age 70, National Service Life Insurance, 
VA Form 29-8485a.
    c. Application for Ordinary Life Insurance, Replacement Insurance 
for Modified Life Reduced at Age 65, National Service Life Insurance, 
VA Form 29-8700.
    d. Application for Ordinary Life Insurance, Replacement Insurance 
for Modified Life Reduced at Age 70, National Service Life Insurance, 
VA Form 29-8701.
    e. Information About Modified Life Reduction, VA Forms 29-8700a-e 
and VA Forms 29-8701a-e.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0166.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Policyholder's use the forms to apply for replacement of 
Modified Life insurance. Modified Life insurance coverage is reduced 
automatically by one-half from its present face value on the day before 
a policyholder's 65th and 70th birthdays. Policyholder's who wish to 
maintain the same amount of coverage must purchase whole life insurance 
prior to their 65th and 70th birthdays to replace the coverage that 
will be lost when the Modified Life insurance is reduce.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,284 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,400.

    Dated: March 13, 2008.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-5994 Filed 3-24-08; 8:45 am]
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