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comment in response to the notice. This 

notice solicits comments for information 

needed to determine an applicant’s 

entitlement to counseling services. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before June 5, 2012. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to 

Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 

Administration (20M33), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 

NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0265’’ 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: Educational/Vocational 

Counseling Application, VA Form 28– 

8832. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0265. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: Claimants complete VA 

Form 28–8832 to apply for counseling 

services. VA provides personal 

counseling as well as counseling in 

training and career opportunities. The 

information collected will be used to 

determine the claimant’s eligibility for 

counseling. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 2,550 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 5 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: One-time. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

5,100. 

Dated: April 3, 2012. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. 2012–8277 Filed 4–5–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0002] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Income, Net Worth, and Employment 

Statement) Activity: Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits 

Administration (VBA) 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 claimant’s 

entitlement to disability pension. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before June 5, 2012. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to 

Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 

Administration (20M33), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 

NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0002’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through the 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 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: Income, Net Worth, and 

Employment Statement. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0002. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA Form 21–527 used to 

obtain current employment, 

dependency, and family income and net 

worth information to determine a 

claimant’s entitlement to disability 

pension. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

Households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 104,440. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 60 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: One-time. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

104,440. 

Dated: April 3, 2012. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. 2012–8279 Filed 4–5–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0003] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Application for Burial Benefits) 

Activity: 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 

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