Agency Information Collection Activity: Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC)
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The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has issued a notice inviting public comment on a proposed extension of an existing approved information collection related to the Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) program. This notice is published in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, which mandates Federal agencies to seek public input before continuing or modifying data collection activities. The Presidential Memorial Certificate is an engraved paper certificate bearing the signature of the President of the United States, issued as an expression of the nation's gratitude to honorably discharged deceased veterans. Family members, next of kin, or loved ones of eligible veterans may request this certificate through the VA. The public comment period is open for 60 days from the date of publication (April 2, 2026), giving individuals, organizations, and stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection associated with PMC requests. This is a routine administrative renewal under PRA requirements and does not introduce substantive policy changes to veteran benefits or eligibility criteria. The VA is seeking to ensure the continued efficiency and appropriateness of the data collected during the PMC application process.
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Key Changes
- Proposed extension (not new creation) of an existing approved PMC information collection under PRA
- 60-day public comment window opens April 2, 2026 for stakeholder feedback
- No substantive policy changes to PMC eligibility criteria or veteran benefit rules
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Obligations
What this law requires
Publish notice in the Federal Register concerning the proposed collection of information related to Presidential Memorial Certificate requests
Allow a minimum 60-day public comment period from the date of Federal Register publication for stakeholders to provide feedback on the PMC information collection
Accept and consider public comments on the necessity of the information collection related to PMC requests
Accept and consider public comments on the accuracy of the information collection related to PMC requests
Accept and consider public comments on the burden of the information collection related to PMC requests