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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: Eligibility Verification Reports
(EVR).
a. Eligibility Verification Report
Instructions, VA Form 21P–0510.
b. Old Law and Section 306 Eligibility
Verification Report (Surviving Spouse),
VA Form 21P–0512S–1.
c. Old Law and Section 306 Eligibility
Verification Report (Veteran), VA Form
21P–0512V–1.
d. Old Law and Section 306 Eligibility
Verification Report (Children Only), VA
Form 21P–0513–1.
e. DIC Parent’s Eligibility Verification
Report, VA Forms 21P–0514–1.
f. Improved Pension Eligibility
Verification Report (Veteran With No
Children), VA Forms 21P–0516–1.
g. Improved Pension Eligibility
Verification Report (Veteran With
Children), VA 21P–0517–1.
h. Improved Pension Eligibility
Verification Report (Surviving Spouse
With No Children), VA Forms 21P–
0518–1.
i. Improved Pension Eligibility
Verification Report (Child or Children),
VA Forms 21P–0519C–1.
j. Improved Pension Eligibility
Verification Report (Surviving Spouse
With Children), VA Forms 21P–0519S–
1.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0101.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA uses Eligibility
Verification Reports (EVR) forms to
verify a claimant’s continued
entitlement to benefits. Claimants who
applied for or receives Improved
Pension or Parents’ Dependency and
Indemnity Compensation must
promptly notify VA in writing of any
changes in entitlement factors. EVRs are
required annually by beneficiaries
whose social security number (SSN) or
whose spouse’s SSN is not verified, or

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who has income other than Social
Security. Recipients of Old Law and
Section 306 Pension are no longer
required to submit annual EVRs unless
there is a change in their income.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 25,000
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
50,000.
Dated: September 29, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014–23523 Filed 10–1–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0565]

Proposed Information Collection (State
Application for Interment Allowance)
Activity: Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

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 currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on the
information needed to determine a
State’s eligibility for interment
allowances.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before December 1, 2014.
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 (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0565’’ in any
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correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
FAX (202) 632–8925.
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: State Application for Interment
Allowance Under 38 U.S.C., Chapter 23,
VA Form 21–530a.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0565.
Type of Review: Extension of a
previously approved collection.
Abstract: Data collected on VA Form
21–530a is used to determine a State’s
eligibility for burial allowance for
eligible Veterans interred in a State
Veteran’s Cemetery.
Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal
Government.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,550
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One Time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
3,100.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Dated: September 29, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014–23508 Filed 10–1–14; 8:45 am]
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