Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Cash Surrender, Application for Policy Loan, Application for Cash Surrender

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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 91, Number 211 (Tuesday, November 3, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 69312]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22391]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0012]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Cash 
Surrender, Application for Policy Loan, Application for Cash Surrender

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 January 4, 2027.

ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    Program-Specific information: Kendra McCleave, 202-461-9760, 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2269474c4650430c6f41414e474354476254430c454d54"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7d361813190f1c53301e1e11181c0b183d0b1c531a120b">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.
    VA PRA information: Dorothy Glasgow, 202-461-1084, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4c1a0d1c1e0d0c3a2d622b233a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="82d4c3d2d0c3c2f4e3ace5edf4">[email&#160;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: Application for Cash Surrender (VA Form 29-1546C). 
Application for Policy Loan (VA Form 29-1546L). Application for Cash 
Surrender (VA Form 29-1546e).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0012. <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: The Application for Cash Surrender and Application for 
Policy Loan solicits information needed from Veterans to apply for cash 
surrender value or policy loan on his/her insurance. The VA Form 29-
1546e has been added to this collection. This is an electronic version 
of the 29-1546C for cash surrender. This form was created so Veterans 
can apply for a cash surrender of their policy online. This will not 
affect the number of respondents but will make it easier and reduce the 
time it takes for Veterans to receive the cash value of their policy. 
The information on this form is required by law, 38 U.S.C. 1906 and 
1944, 38 CFR 6.115, 6.116, 6.117, 8.27, 6.100, 6.101 and 8.28.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 4,939 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Upon Request.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 29,636.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Shunda Willis,
Alternate, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Information and 
Technology, Office of Data Governance and Analytics, Department of 
Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2026-22391 Filed 11-2-26; 8:45 am]
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