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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. 

[FR Doc. 2012–8801 Filed 4–11–12; 8:45 am] 

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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. 

[FR Doc. 2012–8802 Filed 4–11–12; 8:45 am] 

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