[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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