[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 126 (Monday, July 1, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 31390]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-13994]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0565]


Agency Information Collection Activity: State Application for 
Interment Allowance

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 revision of 
a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment 
in response to the notice.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 30, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or Nancy Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M3), Department 
of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or 
email to [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0565'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments 
may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Danny S. Green at (202) 421-1354).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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.

    Authority:  38 U.S.C. 2302 and 2303.

    Title: State Application for Interment Allowance Under 38 U.S.C. 
Chapter 23, VA Form 21P-530a.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0565.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its 
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), administers an integrated 
program of benefits and services, established by law, for veterans, 
service personnel, and their dependents and/or beneficiaries.
    Information is requested by this form under the authority of 38 
U.S.C. 2302 and 2303.
    VA Form 21P-530A is used to gather the information required to 
determine whether a State is eligible for interment allowances for 
eligible Veterans who have been buried in a State Veterans' cemetery. 
Without this information, VBA would be unable to properly determine 
eligibility and pay benefits due to a State.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 3,875 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 46,500.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Danny S. Green,
Interim VA Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Performance, and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2019-13994 Filed 6-28-19; 8:45 am]
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