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OMB Control No:
2900-0003
ICR Reference No:
201907-2900-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201605-2900-002
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
VBA-P&F-YA
Title:
Application for Burial Benefits (Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23) (VA Form 21P-530EZ)
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
10/09/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/09/2020
Terms of Clearance:
VA shall comply with 38 USC 5126 in processing this form. VA is also reminded that it may not conduct or sponsor a collection that does not display a valid OMB control number and that failure to maintain OMB approval is a complete statutory bar against discretionary adverse action by VA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2023
36 Months From Approved
Responses
2,075
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
1,038
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
53,369
0
0
Abstract:
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), administers an integrated program of benefits and services established by law for veterans, service personnel, and their dependents and/or beneficiaries. Information is requested by this form under the authority of 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23 “Burial Benefits,” including 38 U.S.C. §2302, §2303, §2304, §2307, and §2308. VA uses the information provided on the form to evaluate the respondent’s eligibility for monetary burial benefits, including the burial allowance, plot or internment allowance, and transportation reimbursement. Program office was in discussions on use of form and change in format and no decision was made which is why form expired; however, decision was made to continue usage with changes.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
38 USC 2302
Name of Law: Funeral expenses
US Code:
38 USC 2303
Name of Law: Death in Department facility; plot allowance
US Code:
38 USC 2304
Name of Law: Claims for Reimbursement
US Code:
38 USC 2307
Name of Law: Death from service-connected disability
US Code:
38 USC 2308
Name of Law: Transportation of deceased Veteran to a national cemetery
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
85 FR 15039
03/16/2020
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
85 FR 31853
05/27/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Application for Burial Benefits (Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23) (VA Form 21P-530EZ)
21P-530EZ
Application for Burial Benefits
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
2,075
0
0
-132,925
0
135,000
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,038
0
0
-32,712
0
33,750
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
53,369
0
0
-648,631
0
702,000
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:
Using Information Technology
Short Statement:
The respondent burden hour change has increased since the last submission due to the format change of the application form. Additional instructions were added to assist claimants in understanding the available burial benefits and VBA expanded the fully developed claims (FDC) process to include burial benefits. This required adding additional instructions. The FDC program is currently available to compensation service and pension original claims, and now burial benefits, which allows a claimant the opportunity to expedite claims processing when selected. However, the overall program burden has reduced because the number only reflects the number of burials processed with a form.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$58,772
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Danny Green 202 421-1354 danny.green2@va.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
06/09/2020
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