[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 201 (Thursday, October 19, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 48748]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-22663]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0390]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Application of Surviving
Spouse or Child for REPS Benefits
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Veteran's 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 December 18, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov
or to Dawn Johnson, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email
to [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0390''
in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be
viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461-
5870.
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: 42 U.S.C. 402, E.O. 12436, Public Law 97-377 Section
156.
Title: Application of Surviving Spouse or Child for REPS Benefits
(VA Form 21P-8924).
OMB Control Number: 2900-0390.
Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved
collection.
Abstract: Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS)
benefits are payable to certain surviving spouses and children of
veterans who died in service prior to August 13, 1981 or who died as a
result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated prior
to August 13, 1981. Child beneficiaries over age 18 and under age 23
must be enrolled full-time in an approved post-secondary school.
Executive Order 12436 ``Payment of Certain Benefits to Survivors of
Persons Who Died In or As A Result of Military Service'' (found at 42
U.S.C. 402 (Note)) directs VA administer the provisions of Public Law
97-377 Section 156. VA codified this authority at 38 CFR 3.812.
VBA uses VA Form 21P-8924 to evaluate the eligibility of surviving
spouses and children to REPS benefits, including information regarding
the claimant's relationship to the Veteran, employment status, and
earnings. Based on the information contained in the form, VBA makes
decisions to grant, deny, or amend existing, benefits payments.
The VA Form number is being changed to ``21P-8924'' to reflect
Pension and Fiduciary Service's responsibility for the form.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 600 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,800.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-22663 Filed 10-18-17; 8:45 am]
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