Notice2026-06452
Agency Information Collection Activity: Verification of Eligibility for Burial in a National Cemetery
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Published
April 2, 2026
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
National Cemetery Administration, 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 91, Number 63 (Thursday, April 2, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16811-16812]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06452]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0232]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Verification of
Eligibility for Burial in a National Cemetery
AGENCY: National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: National Cemetery Administration, 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 June 1, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Program-Specific information: Brian Hurley, 202-957-2093,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cb89b9a2aaa5e583beb9a7aeb2fa8bbdaae5aca4bd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f6b4849f9798d8be83849a938fc7b68097d8919980">[email protected]</span></a>.
VA PRA information: Dorothy Glasgow, 202-461-1084, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5503140507141523347b323a23"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0c5a4d5c5e4d4c7a6d226b637a">[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, NCA
invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of NCA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of NCA'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: Verification of Eligibility for Burial in a National
Cemetery.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0232. <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: VA requires applicants for national cemetery burial to
provide information to verify eligibility for burial in a national
cemetery, to schedule interment and to provide
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services requested by the decedent's family or personal representative.
This information is also used for planning and scheduling cemetery
services and to provide for specific requests from family members or
the personal representative.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 37,500 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 150,000.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
Shunda Willis,
Alternate, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Information Technology,
Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2026-06452 Filed 4-1-26; 8:45 am]
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