Notice2024-24746
Agency Information Collection Activity: Designation of Beneficiary-Government Life Insurance and Supplemental Designation of Beneficiary-Government Life Insurance
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Published
October 24, 2024
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 206 (Thursday, October 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 85009]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24746]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0020]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Designation of
Beneficiary--Government Life Insurance and Supplemental Designation of
Beneficiary--Government Life Insurance
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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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: Comments must be received on or before December 23, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Program-Specific information: Nancy Kessinger, 202-461-8900,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c0aea1aea3b9eeaba5b3b3a9aea7a5b280b6a1eea7afb6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2c424d424f550247495f5f45424b495e6c5a4d024b435a">[email protected]</span></a>.
VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202-461-8900,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3f495e5c504f5e4f5a4d48504d544d5a5b4a5e5c4b7f495e11585049"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="770116141807160712050018051c0512130216140337011659101801">[email protected]</span></a>.
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.
Title: Designation of Beneficiary--Government Life Insurance and
Supplemental Designation of Beneficiary--Government Life Insurance (VA
Forms 29-336 and 29-336a).
OMB Control Number: 2900-0020. <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch</a> (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to
find the historical versions of this Information Collection).
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: These forms are used by the insured to designate
beneficiaries and select an optional settlement to be used when the
insurance matures by death. The information is required to determine
the claimant's eligibility to receive the proceeds. The information on
the form is required by law, 38 U.S.C. 1917, 1949 and 1952.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 13,917 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 83,500.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-24746 Filed 10-23-24; 8:45 am]
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