[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 97 (Tuesday, May 19, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 30023]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-09546]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0567]


Agency Information Collection Activity: (Presidential Memorial 
Certificate Form)

AGENCY: National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), 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 revised collection 
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 July 20, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, National Cemetery Administration (42E), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20420 at 202-461-5870, or email to [email protected]. Please 
refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0567'' in any correspondence. During 
the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James Flanagan can be contacted at 
202-632-7219 or email at [email protected].

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, NCA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of NCA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of NCA'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: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-21.
    Title: Presidential Memorial Certificate Form VA form 40-0247.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0567.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) is an 
engraved paper certificate, signed by a current U.S. President, to 
honor the memory of deceased Veterans who are eligible for burial in a 
national cemetery. VA Form 40-0247 information collection is required 
to properly inscribe and address for delivery of the PMC. Supporting 
military or discharge documents are also needed to verify that the 
veteran's character of service and duty status meet program eligibility 
and legal requirements. NCA is updating Form VA 40-0247 to include 
personal information necessary for statistical data gathering, targeted 
outreach and utilization trend analysis.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 6,250 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 3 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 125,000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Danny S. Green,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Performance and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2020-09546 Filed 5-18-20; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 8320-01-P