Rules and Regulations. Notice

Agency: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Action: Notice
Citation: FR Doc. 2024-07463 · OMB Control No. 2900-0024

Summary

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 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 June 10, 2024.

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: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521. Title: Insurance Deduction Authorization, VA Form 29-888. OMB Control Number: 2900-0024. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: These forms are used by veterans to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make deductions from benefit payments to pay premiums, loans and/or liens on his/her insurance contract. The information requested is authorized by law, 38 CFR 8.8. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 622 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,732. By direction of the Secretary. Dorothy Glasgow, VA PRA Clearance Officer, (Alt) Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2024-07463 Filed 4-8-24; 8:45 am]