Presidential Memorial Certificate Information Collection

Regs.gov: Department of Veterans Affairs

Published April 1st, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a notice seeking public comment on the renewal of its Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) information collection (OMB Control No. 2900-0567). The collection involves VA Form 40-0247 to process and deliver PMC certificates honoring eligible deceased Veterans. The 60-day comment period closes June 1, 2026, with an estimated annual burden of 6,250 hours across approximately 125,000 respondents.

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The VA is requesting public comments on the continuation of its Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection involves VA Form 40-0247, which captures information needed to inscribe and address PMC certificates honoring deceased Veterans eligible for national cemetery burial, along with supporting military or discharge documents to verify character of service and duty status.

Comments must be submitted through www.regulations.gov by June 1, 2026. While no immediate action is required by regulated entities, individuals or organizations with interest in Veterans' memorial certificate administration may wish to review the estimated burden (6,250 hours annually, 3 minutes per response) and submit comments on necessity, accuracy, or ways to minimize burden.

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ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment
on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal
agencies are required to publish notice in the
Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection,
and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.

DATES:

Comments must be received on or before June 1, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

Comments must be submitted through www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Program-Specific information: Brian Hurley, 202-957-2093, Brian.Hurley1@va.gov.

VA PRA information: Dorothy Glasgow, 202-461-1084, VAPRA@va.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection
of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.

With respect to the following collection of information, NCA invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of NCA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of NCA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology.

Title: Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC).

OMB Control Number: 2900-0567. https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to find the historical versions of this Information Collection).

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Abstract: The Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) is an engraved paper certificate, signed by a current U.S. President, to honor
the memory of deceased Veterans who are eligible for burial in a national cemetery. VA Form 40-0247 information collection
is required to properly inscribe and address for delivery of the PMC. Supporting military or discharge documents are also
needed to verify that the veteran's character of service and duty status meet program eligibility and legal requirements.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Estimated Annual Burden: 6,250 hours.

Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 3 minutes.

Frequency of Response: Once.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 125,000.

Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Shunda Willis, Alternate, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Information Technology, Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2026-06451 Filed 4-1-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P