[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 250 (Wednesday, December 31, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 68357] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-34129] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0096] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, 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. This notice solicits comments on the information necessary to request the cash surrender or a policy loan values on Government Life Insurance. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before March 2, 1998. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20S52), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0096'' in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-5079 or FAX (202) 275-5146. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C., 3501--3520), 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: Loan and Cash Surrender Values, VA Form 29-5772. OMB Control Number: 2900-0096. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 29-5772 is used by the insured to request a loan or cash surrender value on his/her Government life insurance. VA uses the information to initiate the processing of the insured's request. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 5,250 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 31,500. Dated: December 2, 1997. Donald L. Neilson, Director Information Management Service. [FR Doc. 97-34129 Filed 12-30-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P