Opportunity
Federal Register #OMB Control No. 2900-0567
VA Seeks Public Comment on Presidential Memorial Certificate Information Collection
Buyer
Veterans Affairs Department
Posted
April 02, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
OMB Control No. 2900-0567
The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking public input on its information collection process for the Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration - Program Overview: - The PMC program provides engraved certificates, signed by the current U.S. President, to honor eligible deceased veterans - VA Form 400247 is used to collect information for proper inscription and delivery of the certificate - Supporting military or discharge documents are required to verify eligibility - Scope of Notice: - This is an information collection notice, not a procurement of goods or services - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are involved - Estimated 125,000 respondents, with an average response time of 3 minutes - Notable Requirements: - Accurate and complete submission of veteran information and supporting documents is necessary for certificate issuance - Issued under OMB Control No. 2900-0567
Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration is seeking public comment on the proposed collection of information related to the Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC). The PMC is an engraved paper certificate signed by the U.S. President to honor deceased veterans eligible for burial in a national cemetery. The information collected includes details necessary to inscribe and deliver the certificate, as well as supporting military or discharge documents to verify eligibility. Comments on this information collection are due by June 1, 2026.