Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 67 / Friday, April 6, 2012 / Notices 20889 

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 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 deceased 

veteran’s eligibility for burial benefits. 

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. 2900–0003’’ 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 Burial Benefits 

(Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23), VA Form 

21–530. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0003. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: Claimants complete VA 

Form 21–530 to apply for burial 

benefits, including transportation for 

deceased veterans. VA will use the 

information collected to determine the 

veteran’s eligibility for burial benefits. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 110,000 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 22 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: One time. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

300,000. 

Dated: April 3, 2012. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. 2012–8280 Filed 4–5–12; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0673] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Request One-VA Identification 

Verification Card) Activity; Comment 

Request 

AGENCY: Office of Operations, Security, 

and Preparedness, Department of 

Veterans Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Office of Operations, 

Security, and Preparedness (OSP), 

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 issue a Personal Identity 

Verification (PIV) identification card. 

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 

John Hancock, Office of Personnel 

Security and Identity Management 

(07C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 

810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, 

DC 20420 or email: 

john.hancock@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0673’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John 

Hancock at (202) 461–5489 or FAX (202) 

495–5326. 

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, OSP invites 

comments on: (1) Whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of OSP’s 

functions, including whether the 

information will have practical utility; 

(2) the accuracy of OSP’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 One-VA 

Identification Card. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0673. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA PIV Enrollment System 

Portal is use to collect pertinent 

information from Federal employees, 

contractors, and affiliates prior to 

issuing a Department identification 

credential. VA will use the data 

collected to personalize, print, and issue 

a PIV card. 

Affected Public: Federal government. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 8,333 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 5 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On Occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

100,000. 

Dated: April 3, 2012. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. 2012–8282 Filed 4–5–12; 8:45 am] 

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