[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 19 (Monday, January 31, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4919-4920]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-1708]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-New (Direct Deposit Enrollment/Change)]
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection;
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 existing collection
in use without an OMB control number, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for
information needed to authorize VA to start or change direct deposit of
Government Life Insurance payments.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before April 1, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20420 or e-mail: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No.
2900-New (Direct Deposit Enrollment/Change)'' in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079
or FAX (202) 275-5947.
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
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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: Direct Deposit Enrollment/Change, VA Form 29-0309.
OMB Control Number: 2900-New.
Type of Review: Existing collection in use without an OMB control
number.
Abstract: VA Form 29-0309 is completed by claimants authorizing VA
to start or change direct deposit at their financial institution for
the purpose of depositing directly into their account any or all
Government Life Insurance payments that the claimant is entitled to
receive from insurance policies he or she possess.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 20 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 20 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.
Dated: January 19, 2005.
By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 05-1708 Filed 1-28-05; 8:45 am]
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