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Washington, DC 20002, Telephone 

Number (202) 874–5225 (not a toll-free 

number). 

For all other questions about the 

credit or the reference price— 

Jennifer Bernardini, CC:PSI:6, Internal 

Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution 

Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, 

Telephone Number (202) 622–3110 (not 

a toll-free number). 

Dated: April 6, 2012. 

Curt G. Wilson, 

Associate Chief Counsel, Passthroughs and 

Special Industries. 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0165] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Financial Status Report) Activity: 

Comment Request 

AGENCY: Office of Management, 

Department of Veterans Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Office of Management 

(OM), 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 claimant’s 

financial status. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before June 11, 2012. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to 

Dawn M. Eggers, VA Debt Management 

Center, Bishop Henry Whipple Federal 

Building, P.O. Box 11930, St. Paul, MN 

55111–0930 or email to: 

dawn.eggers@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0165’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Dawn M. Eggers at (612) 713–6361 or 

FAX (612) 970–5687. 

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, OM invites 

comments on: (1) Whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of OM’s 

functions, including whether the 

information will have practical utility; 

(2) the accuracy of OM’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: Financial Status Report, VA 

Form 5655. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0165. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: Claimants complete VA 

Form 5655 to report their financial 

status. VA uses the data collected to 

determine the claimant’s eligibility for a 

waiver of collection, setup a payment 

plan or for the acceptance of a 

compromise offer on their VA benefit 

debt. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 57,155 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 1 hour. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

57,155. 

Dated: April 9, 2012. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–New (Post-9/11 GI 

Bill Longitudinal Study Survey)] 

Proposed Information Collection (Post9/11 GI Bill Education Longitudinal 

Study Survey) 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 

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 

new collection, and allow 60 days for 

public comment in response to the 

notice. This notice solicits comments for 

information needed to determine the 

long-term outcomes of Veterans 

participating in VBA’s Post-9/11GI Bill 

program. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before June 11, 2012. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

the 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–New (Post-9/11 

GI Bill Longitudinal Study Survey)’’ 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 

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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: Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal 

Study Survey. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–New 

(Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study 

Survey). 

Type of Review: New data collection. 

Abstract: VBA will collect survey data 

on individuals who began participating 

in the Post-9/11—GI Bill Chapter 33 

program during fiscal years 2010, 2012, 

and 2014. VBA will collect and analyze 

the survey data to determine the longterm positive outcomes of individuals 

participating in VBA’s Chapter 33 

program. The purpose of this study is to 

assess the effectiveness of the Chapter 

33 program, so that the VA can find 

ways to improve the program and 

increase the educational support the 

agency provides to Veterans and their 

eligible dependents. 

Affected Public: Individuals and 

Households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 2,333 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 20 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: Annually. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

7,000. 

Dated: April 9, 2012. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0128] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Notice of Lapse—Government Life 

Insurance); 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 this notice. 

This notice solicits comments on 

information needed to determine 

claimants’ eligibility to reinstate lapsed 

Government Life Insurance policy. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before June 11, 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. 2900–0128 in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through FDMS at www.Regulations.gov. 

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. 

Titles 

a. Notice of Lapse—Government Life 

Insurance, VA Form 29–389. 

b. Application for Reinstatement, VA 

Form 29–389–1. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0128. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA Forms 29–389 and 29– 

389–1 are used to inform claimants that 

their government life insurance has 

lapsed or will lapse due to non payment 

of premiums. The claimant must 

complete the application to reinstate the 

insurance and to elect to pay the past 

due premiums. VA uses the data 

collected to determine the claimant’s 

eligibility for reinstatement of such 

insurance. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

Households. 

Estimated Annual Burden 

a. VA Form 29–389—3,399 hours. 

b. VA Form 29–389–1—1,060 hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent 

a. VA Form 29–389—12 minutes. 

b. VA Form 29–389–1—10 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents 

a. VA Form 29–389—16,993. 

b. VA Form 29–389–1—6,359. 

Dated: April 9, 2012. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

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