Request for Payment of Monetary Allowance for Outer Burial Receptacles

OMB Control No: 2900-0941	ICR Reference No: 202410-2900-007
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202402-2900-003
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Request for Payment of Monetary Allowance for Outer Burial Receptacles
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/23/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/10/2024
Terms of Clearance: OMB is approving this information collection request for a period of three years during which time the agency will request approval to extend or revise the collection if the agency seeks to continue the information collection activity beyond the period approved under this action.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2027	36 Months From Approved
Responses	140	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	35	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Section 2306(e) of title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.), authorizes VA to provide an outer burial receptacle for each new grave used for casketed remains in an open VA national cemetery. Section 2203 of Public Law 116-315, the “Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 amended section 2306(e) to expand VA’s authority to provide outer burial receptacles to include burials in cemeteries that are the subject of a grant to a State or Tribal Organization under 38 U.S.C. 2408. VA proposes to implement this authority in three ways: 1) by reimbursing States and Tribal Organizations for the cost of outer burial receptacles that are pre-placed as part of a new construction or expansion cemetery grant project, 2) by paying a monetary allowance to States and Tribal Organizations for the cost of outer burial receptacles that are placed at the time of interment, and 3) by paying an allowance to individuals who privately purchase an outer burial receptacle. VA already has the information required to provide reimbursement for OBRs that are placed as part of construction, so no information collection is required to issue payment. However, to issue payment of the monetary allowance to a State or Tribal Organization for OBRs placed at the time of interment, or to an individual for a privately purchased OBR VA needs information regarding the number of burials where such graveliners were used, and proof of purchase for privately purchased outer burial receptacles. The new form will provide the necessary information to issue payment and serves as a control tool allowing VA to ensure compliance with regulations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 2306(e)

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 38 USC 2306(e) PL: Pub.L. 116 - 315 2203 Name of Law: Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act of 2021

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2900-AR82	Final or interim final rulemaking	89 FR 82179	10/10/2024

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name Request for Payment of Monetary Allowance for Outer Burial Receptacles 40-10232 Request for Payment of Monetary Allowance for Outer Burial Receptacles

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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	140	0	140	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	35	0	35	0	0	0
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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,492

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.     No

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: Brian Hurley 202 461-5870 [email protected]

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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: 10/10/2024

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