Approved for use through 9/97 under the condition that VA continues its discussions with OMB regarding its underlying methodology for targetting respondents for the EVRs and mini- mizing burden on such respondents. These discussions will continue in the context of OMB's PRA reapproval of VA's rule- making amendment that underlies this new REGO targetting policy. Finally, the VA immediately must incorporate the disclosure statements mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. For the public record, the VA must submit to OMB the revised forms/ instructions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1997
11/30/1997
812,500
0
0
406,250
0
0
0
0
0
This series of forms is used to obtain eligibility information from claimants for and recipients of VA's income-based benefit programs. The forms request family income, net worth, marital status, and status of dependents. The different forms are intended to elicit the appropriate information from the particular beneficiary.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.