[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 147 (Wednesday, July 31, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46422-46423]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-18388]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0500]


Proposed Information Collection (Status of Dependents 
Questionnaire) Activity: Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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 September 30, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420 or email [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0500'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924 
or fax (202) 632-8925.

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: Extension 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) complete VA Form 21-0538 to certify the status of the 
dependents for whom additional compensation is being paid.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 14,083 hours.

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    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once every eight years.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 84,500.

    Dated: July 26, 2013.

    By direction of the Secretary:
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-18388 Filed 7-30-13; 8:45 am]
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