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Estimated Annual Burden: 11,667 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 10 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: Annually. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

70,000. 

Dated: March 15, 2011. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. 2011–6396 Filed 3–17–11; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0215] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Request for Information To Make 

Direct Payment to Child Reaching 

Majority); Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

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 proposed 

extension of a currently approved 

collection and allow 60 days for public 

comment in response to the notice. This 

notice solicits comments on information 

needed to determine a schoolchild’s 

eligibility to VA death benefits. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before May 17, 2011. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov 

or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans 

Benefits Administration (20M33), 

Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 

Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 

20420 or e-mail to nancy.kessinger@va.

gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 

2900–0215’’ in any correspondence. 

During the comment period, comments 

may be viewed online through FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the 

PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 

3501–3521), 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: Request for Information to Make 

Direct Payment to Child Reaching 

Majority, VA Form Letter 21–863. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0215. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA Form Letter 21–863 is 

used to determine a schoolchild’s 

continued eligibility to death benefits 

and eligibility to receive direct payment 

at the age of majority. Death pension or 

dependency and indemnity 

compensation is paid to an eligible 

veteran’s child when there is not an 

eligible surviving spouse and the child 

is between the ages of 18 and 23 is 

attending school. Until the child reaches 

the age of majority, payment is made to 

a custodian or fiduciary on behalf of the 

child. An unmarried schoolchild, who 

is not incompetent, is entitled to begin 

receiving direct payment on the age of 

majority. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 3 hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 10 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: One–time. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

20. 

Dated: March 15, 2011. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. 2011–6395 Filed 3–17–11; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0390] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Restored Entitlement Program for 

Survivors); Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

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 proposed 

extension of a currently approved 

collection and allow 60 days for public 

comment in response to the notice. This 

notice solicits comments on information 

needed to determine a surviving spouse 

or child’s eligibility to REPS (Restored 

Entitlement Program for Survivors) 

benefits. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before May 17, 2011. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov 

or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans 

Benefits Administration (20M33), 

Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 

Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 

20420 or e-mail to 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0215’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the 

PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 

3501—3521), 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 


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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 of Surviving 

Spouse or Child for REPS Benefits 

(Restored Entitlement Program for 

Survivors), VA Form 21–8924. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0390. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: Survivors of deceased 

veteran’s complete VA Form 21–8924 to 

apply for Restored Entitlement Program 

for Survivors (REPS) benefits. REPS 

benefits is payable to certain surviving 

spouses and children of veterans who 

died in service prior to August 13, 1981, 

or who died as of a result of a serviceconnected disability incurred or 

aggravated prior to August 13, 1981. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 600 hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 20 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: One time. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

1,800. 

Dated: March 15, 2011. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. 2011–6394 Filed 3–17–11; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0510] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Application for Exclusion of 

Children’s Income); Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

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 proposed 

extension of a currently approved 

collection and allow 60 days for public 

comment in response to the notice. This 

notice solicits comments on information 

needed to determine whether children’s 

incomes can be excluded from 

consideration in determining a parent’s 

eligibility for non-service-connected 

pension. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before May 17, 2011. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov 

or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans 

Benefits Administration (20M33), 

Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 

Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 

20420 or e-mail to 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0510’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the 

PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 

3501—3521), 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 Exclusion of 

Children’s Income, VA Form 21–0571. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0510. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: The data collected on VA 

Form 21–0571 is use to determine 

whether children’s income can be 

excluded from consideration in 

determining a parent’s eligibility for 

non-service connected pension. A 

veteran’s or surviving spouse’s rate of 

improved pension is determined by 

family income. However, children’s 

income may be excluded if it is 

unavailable or if including that income 

would cause a hardship. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 2,025 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 45 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: One time. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

2,700. 

Dated: March 15, 2011. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. 2011–6392 Filed 3–17–11; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0379] 

Proposed Information Collection (Time 

Record (Work-Study Program); 

Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

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 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 needed to verify the actual 

number of hours worked by a workstudy claimant. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before May 17, 2011. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov 

or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans 

Benefits Administration (20M33), 

Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 

Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 

20420 or e-mail to 


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