[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 66 (Monday, April 7, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 19175]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-07664]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. (2900-NEW)]


Proposed Information Collection (Servicemember Group Life 
Insurance (SGLI) Disability Extension Application); 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 new collection, and 
allow 60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This 
notice solicits comments on the information needed by the Office of 
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance to establish the insured's 
eligibility for the extension.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 6, 2014.

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--NEW (SGLI Disability Extension Application'' in any 
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through FDMS.

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

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: SGLI Disability Extension Application.
    OMB Control Number: 2900--NEW.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: SGLI covered members who are totally disabled when 
released or separated from such service are entitled to a free 
extension of their SGLI coverage for the period of their total 
disability or two years, whichever ends first. This form is needed 
prior to expiration of the regulatory time periods so that totally 
disabled Veterans can apply for this free insurance benefit as soon as 
possible and receive an extension of their SGLI coverage in order to 
protect their beneficiaries in the event of their death. The 
information requested is authorized by law, 38 U.S.C. 1966(a), 1967(a), 
38 U.S.C. 1968 (a)(1)-(4).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,083 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 25 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.

    DATED: April 2, 2014.
    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-07664 Filed 4-4-14; 8:45 am]
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