[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 51 (Thursday, March 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14799-14800]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-05545]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0222]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Claim for Standard 
Government Headstone or Marker and Claim for Government Medallion for 
Placement in Private Cemetery

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 proposed extension 
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 May 17, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Legislative and Regulatory Services (42E), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0222'' in 
any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise 
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0222'' in any correspondence.

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. 3501-3521.
    Title: VA Form 40-1330, Claim for Standard Government Headstone or 
Marker, and VA Form 40-1330M, Claim for Government Medallion for 
Placement in a Private Cemetery.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0222.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved 
collection.
    Abstract: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) updated its 
current VA Form 40-1330 and VA Form 40-1330M. The original VA Form 40-
1330 and 40-1330M is a request for a Government-furnished headstone or 
marker, or medallion, respectively. The updates include the following:
     Information about the Presidential Memorial Certificate 
(PMC) Program and the option to receive a PMC in addition to the 
headstone, marker or medallion, consistent with 38 U.S.C. 112.
     Changes in eligibility for a medallion, consistent with 38 
U.S.C. 2306(d)(4)(A).
     Addition of race, ethnicity, gender identify, and age 
demographic information for VA's statistical purposes (see item 11), 
consistent with Public Law 103-446, Section 509, Center for Minority 
Veterans and Center for Women Veterans.
     Addition of new emblems of belief consistent with 38 
U.S.C. 2306(c) and 38 CFR 38.630(b) and 38.632(b)(2).
     Update parenthetical in Block 12 to (OPTIONAL, BUT IF 
INCLUDED, NO PAY GRADES)
     Update parenthetical in Block 14 to (OPTIONAL, BUT IF 
INCLUDED PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION)
     Update parenthetical in Block 16 to (OPTIONAL, BUT IF 
PROVIDED CHECK ALL APPLICABLE BOXES)
     Addition of statement in the Transportation and Delivery 
of Marker section for consignee to inspect the headstone or marker for 
accuracy prior to installation.
     Addition of information and picture of new small flat 
granite marker, consistent with 38 U.S.C. 2306(c) and 38 CFR 38.630(a).
    Upon appropriate approval, the VA website will display the updated

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version of the VA Form 40-1330 and VA Form 1330M for public use.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 41,534 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 166,135.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-05545 Filed 3-17-21; 8:45 am]
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