Suspension of Monthly Check (VA Form 29-0759)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form VA Form 29-0759 Suspension of Monthly Check (VA Form 29-0759) Form	Modified
2018-12725.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-19
SupportStatement(2900-0635).doc Supporting Statement A	2018-02-27
2018-03909.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28908	Suspension of Monthly Check (VA Form 29-0759) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0635	ICR Reference No: 201802-2900-004
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201403-2900-006
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-INS-NK
Title: Suspension of Monthly Check (VA Form 29-0759)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/28/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/16/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2021	36 Months From Approved
Responses	500	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	83	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: VA Form 29-0759 is used by the VA to notify the beneficiary of suspension of a monthly check. The information is required by law, 38 U.S.C. 1917.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 1917 Name of Law: Insurance Maturing on or After August 1, 1946
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 3909	02/27/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 12725	06/14/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Suspension of Monthly Check (VA Form 29-0759)	VA Form 29-0759	Suspension of Monthly Check

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	500	0	0	-700	0	1,200
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	83	0	0	-117	0	200
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The respondent burden has decreased because fewer forms are being returned by veterans.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,321

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 10/16/2018

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