Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 23 / Friday, February 4, 2005 / Notices 6077

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 for information 

needed to maintain Veterans Mortgage 

Life Insurance accounts.

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before April 5, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information to 

Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 

Administration (20m35), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: 

irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0501’’ in any 

correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 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: Veterans Mortgage Life 

Insurance Inquiry, VA Form 29–0543. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0501. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: Veterans whose mortgage is 

insured under Veterans Mortgage Life 

Insurance (VMLI) completes VA Form 

29–0543 to report any recent changes in 

the status of their mortgage. VMLI 

coverage is automatically terminated 

when the mortgage is paid in full or 

when the title to the property secured 

by the mortgage is no longer in the 

veteran’s name. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 45 hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 5 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents:

540.

Dated: January 26, 2005.

By direction of the Secretary. 

Loise Russell, 

Director, Records Management Service.

[FR Doc. 05–2105 Filed 2–3–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0115] 

Proposed Information Collection 

Activity: Proposed Collection; 

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 the notice. This 

notice solicits comments for information 

needed to determine eligibility for 

benefits based on a common law 

marriage.

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before April 5, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information to 

Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 

Administration (20M35), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: 

irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0115’’ in any 

correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

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

FAX (202) 275–5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the 

PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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: Supporting Statement Regarding 

Marriage, VA Form 21–4171. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0115. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: The data collected on VA 

Form 21–4172 is used to determine a 

claimant’s eligibility for benefits based 

on a common law marital relationship. 

Benefits cannot be paid unless the 

marital relationship between the 

claimant and the veteran is established. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 800 hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 20 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: One-time. 

Estimated Number of Respondents:

2,400.

Dated: January 26, 2005.

By direction of the Secretary. 

Loise Russell, 

Director, Records Management Service.

[FR Doc. 05–2106 Filed 2–3–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0405] 

Proposed Information Collection 

Activity: Proposed Collection; 

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