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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 and Form Numbers: Application

for Change of Permanent Plan (Medical),

VA Form 29–1549.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0179.

Type of Review: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract: The form is used by the

insured to establish his/her eligibility to

change insurance plans from a higher

reserve to a lower reserve value. The

information on the form is required by

law, 38 CFR, Sections 6.48 and 8.36.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households.

Estimated Annual Burden: 14 hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 30 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

28.

Dated: April 30, 1998.

By direction of the Secretary.

Donald L. Neilson,

Director, Information Management Service.

[FR Doc. 98–16692 Filed 6–23–98; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900–0507]

Proposed Information Collection

Activity: Proposed Collection;

Comment Request; Extension

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 Register 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 from the veteran for

reinstatement of insurance and/or Total

Disability Income Provision.

DATES: Written comments and

recommendations on the proposed

collection of information should be

received on or before August 24, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments

on the collection of information to

Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits

Administration (20S52), Department of

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,

NW, Washington, DC 20420. Please refer

to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0507’’ in

any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or

FAX (202) 275–5146.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the

PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104–13; 44

U.S.C., 3501–3520), 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 and Form Number: Medical

Information for Reinstatement, VA Form

Letter 29–762.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0507.

Abstract: The form letter is used by

the veteran’s attending physician to

supply medical information that is

required to determine eligibility for

reinstatement of insurance and/or Total

Disability Income Provision. The

information on the form is required by

38 CFR Section 8.12.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households.

Estimated Annual Burden: 240 hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 30 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

480.

Dated: April 30, 1998.

By direction of the Secretary.

Donald L. Neilson,

Director, Information Management Service.

[FR Doc. 98–16693 Filed 6–23–98; 8:45 am]

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