Provide Congressional offices with
contact information for next of kin of deceased Sailors (upon
consent); provide personal information to Defense Finance and
Accounting Service (DFAS) for benefits payments; collect
information to secure travel entitlements using the Defense Travel
System (DTS).
US Code:
38 USC 1965-1980 Name of Law: Service Members’ Group Life
Insurance
US Code: 10
USC 1475 Name of Law: Death Gratuity
US Code: 37
USC 481f Name of Law: Travel for funeral attendance
US Code: 47
USC 481h Name of Law: Travel for bedside attendance (for
qualifying ill/injured)
US Code:
10 USC 1447-1455 Name of Law: Survivor Benefit Plan
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:
(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;
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.