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###### Department of Veterans Affairs

          - [OMB Control No. 2900-0679]

# AGENCY:

Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

# ACTION:

Notice.

# SUMMARY:

                        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 the notice.                    

# DATES:

 Comments must be received on or before February 7, 2025.

# ADDRESSES:

                        Comments must be submitted through                         *www.regulations.gov*.                    

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

*Program-Specific information:*                         Nancy Kessinger, 202-461-8900,                         *nancy.kessinger@va.gov*.                    

*VA PRA information:*                         Maribel Aponte, 202-461-8900,                         *vacopaperworkreduact@va.gov*.                    

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Under the PRA of 1995, 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:*                     Certification of Change or Correction of Name Government Life Insurance—VA Form 29-586.                

*OMB Control Number:*                     2900-0679.                     *https://www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​PRASearch*                     (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to find the historical versions of this Information Collection).                

*Type of Review:*                     Extension of a currently approved collection.                

*Abstract:*                     The form is used by the insured as a certification of change or correction of name. The information on the form is required by law, U.S.C. 1904 and 1942.                

*Affected Public:*                     Individuals and households.                

*Estimated Annual Burden:*                     20 hours.                

*Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:*                     10 minutes.                

*Frequency of Response:*                     Once.                

*Estimated Number of Respondents:*                     120.                

*Authority:*44 U.S.C. 3501*et seq.*

Maribel Aponte,

VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.

[FR Doc. 2024-28826 Filed 12-6-24; 8:45 am]

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