Federal Register #OMB Control No. 2900-0365

Request for Public Comment: Disinterment Information Collection at National Cemeteries

This notice concerns an administrative information collection by the National Cemetery Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs): - The agency seeks public comment on the process for requesting disinterment from national cemeteries - Claimants must complete VA Form 404970 to request removal of remains for reinterment elsewhere - Written consent from all immediate family members or a court order is required for approval - The process is governed by OMB Control No. 2900-0365 - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement or contract opportunity - The notice outlines the expected burden and process for this information collection

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs' National Cemetery Administration is seeking comments on a proposed information collection related to requests for disinterment from national cemeteries. Claimants must complete VA Form 404970 to request removal of remains for reinterment elsewhere, with written consent required from all immediate family members or a court order. The collection aims to ensure proper authorization for disinterment, which is otherwise permanent and final. Comments are due by May 18, 2026.

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