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###### Department of Veterans Affairs

          - [OMB Control No. 2900-0539]

# 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 a claimant's eligibility for disability insurance.                    

# DATES:

Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before January 3, 2011.

# ADDRESSES:

                        Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at                         *http://www.Regulations.gov;*                         or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail                         *nancy.kessinger@va.gov.*                         Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0539” 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.                           ( print page 68038)                        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:*                     Application for Supplemental Service Disabled Veterans Insurance (SRH), VA Form 29-0188 and 29-0189, and Application for Supplemental Service Disabled Veterans (RH) Life Insurance, VA Form 29-0190.                

*OMB Control Number:*                     2900-0539.                

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

*Abstract:*                     VA Forms 29-0188, 29-0189 and 29-0190 are completed by veterans to apply for Supplemental Service Disabled Veterans Insurance. VA uses the information collected to establish veterans' eligibility for insurance coverage.                

*Affected Public:*                     Individuals or households.                

*Estimated Annual Burden:*                     3,333 hours.                

*Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:*                     20 minutes.                

*Frequency of Response:*                     On occasion.                

*Estimated Number of Respondents:*                     10,000.                

Dated: October 29, 2010.

By direction of the Secretary.

Denise McLamb,

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.

[FR Doc. 2010-27816 Filed 11-3-10; 8:45 am]

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