Federal Register #29000567

Request for Public Comment on Presidential Memorial Certificate Information Collection

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the information collection process for the Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - National Cemetery Administration - Program Overview: - The PMC program provides engraved certificates, signed by the current U.S. President, to honor eligible deceased Veterans. - The process uses VA Form 400247 to collect information for certificate inscription and delivery. - Supporting military or discharge documents are required to verify eligibility. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a notice for public input on the information collection process. - Unique Requirements: - Public comment is sought on the burden, accuracy, and utility of the information collection. - Estimated 125,000 annual respondents and 6,250 annual burden hours. - OEMs/Vendors: - Department of Veterans Affairs (program administrator) - No commercial OEMs or vendors are involved, and no contract award will result from this notice.

Description

The National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is submitting a collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment regarding the Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) program. The PMC is an engraved paper certificate signed by the current U.S. President to honor deceased Veterans eligible for burial in a national cemetery. The information collection includes VA Form 400247, which is required to properly inscribe and address the PMC for delivery, along with supporting military or discharge documents to verify eligibility. Comments on this information collection are due by July 30, 2026.

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