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Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory
and Administrative Affairs, Veterans
Health Administration (10B4),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420 or email: Brian.McCarthy4@
va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control
No. 2900–0554’’ in any correspondence.
During the comment period, comments
may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brian McCarthy at (202) 461–6345.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501—3521), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from 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, VHA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VHA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VHA’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: VA Homeless Providers Grant
and Per Diem Program.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0554.
Type of Review: Reinstatement with
change of a currently expired collection.
Summary of collection of information:
The proposed rule at §§ 61.33 and 61.80,
contains compliance reporting
provisions for capital grants, per diem,
and special needs grants.
Description of the need for
information and proposed use of
information: Determine eligibility for
capital grants and per diem and
reporting requirements to determine
grant compliance.
Description of likely respondents:
Grant Applicants—Non-Profit Agencies,
State and Local Governments, and
Indian Tribal Governments.
Estimated number of respondents per
year: 650.
Estimated frequency of responses per
year: 1 per year.
Estimated average burden per
response: 18.98 hours.
Estimated total annual reporting and
recordkeeping burden: 12,337 hours.
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Records Management, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0793]
Proposed Information Collection (VA
Health Professional Scholarship and
Visual Impairment and Orientation and
Mobility Professional Scholarship
Programs) Activity: Comment Request.
Veterans Health
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Veterans Health
Administration (VHA) 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. This
notice solicits comments on information
needed to identify areas for
improvement in clinical training
programs.
SUMMARY:
Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before December 6, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to
Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory
and Administrative Affairs, Veterans
Health Administration (10B4),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420 or email: Brian.McCarthy4@
va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control
No. 2900–0793’’ in any correspondence.
During the comment period, comments
may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brian McCarthy at (202) 461–6345.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–3521), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from OMB for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. This request for comment is
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being made pursuant to Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VHA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VHA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VHA’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.
Titles:
1. Academic Verification, VA Form
10–0491.
2. Addendum to Application, VA
Form 10–0491a.
3. Annual VA Employment Deferment
Verification, VA Form 10–0491c.
4. Education Program Completion
Notice Service Obligation Placement,
VA Form 10–0491d.
5. Evaluation Recommendation Form,
VA Form 10–0491e.
6. HPSP Agreement, VA Form 10–
0491f.
7. HPSP/OMPSP Application, VA
Form 10–0491g.
8. Notice of Approaching Graduation,
VA Form 10–0491h.
9. Notice of Change and/or Annual
Academic Status Report, VA Form 10–
0491i.
10. Request for Deferment for
Advanced Education, VA Form 10–
0491j.
11. VA Scholarship Offer Response,
VA Form 10–0491k.
12. VIOMPSP Agreement, VA Form
10–0491l.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0793.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: The information required
determines the eligibility or suitability
of an applicant desiring to receive an
award under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.
7601 through 7619, and 38 U.S.C. 7501
through 7505. The information is
needed to apply for the VA Health
Professional Scholarship Program or
Visual Impairment and Orientation and
Mobility Professional Scholarship
Program. The VA Health Professional
Scholarship Program awards
scholarships to students receiving
education or training in a direct or
indirect healthcare services discipline to
assist in providing an adequate supply
of such personnel for VA and for the
United States. The Visual Impairment
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and Orientation and Mobility
Professional Scholarship Program
awards scholarships to students
pursuing a program of study leading to
a degree in visual impairment or
orientation and mobility in order to
increase the supply of qualified blind
rehabilitation specialists for VA and the
Nation.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
ESTIMATE OF THE HOUR BURDEN FOR THE COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
Number of
respondents
VA forms:
Applicants:
10–0491g—Application ..........................................................
10–0491—Academic Verification ...........................................
10–0491e—Evaluations & Recommendations (2) .................
10–0491a—Addendum to Application ...................................
× Number of
responses
× Number of
minutes
Equals
Equals
(minutes)
÷ by 60 =
Number
of hours
1,500
1,500
1,500
450 (30%)
1
1
2
1
1,500
1,500
3,000
450
60
60
50
10
90,000
90,000
150,000
4,500
................
................
................
................
1,500
1,500
2,500
75
Total ................................................................................
Applicants Selected to Receive a Scholarship:
10–0491L—Agreement for the VIOMPSP .............................
10–0491k—VA Scholarship Offer Response ........................
10–0491i—Notice of Change and/or Annual Academic Status Report ...........................................................................
10–0491h—Notice of Approaching Graduation .....................
10–0491d—Education Program Completion Notice/Service
Obligation Placement .........................................................
10–0491j—Request for Deferment for Advanced Education
10–0491c—Annual VA Employment/Deferment Verification
......................
......................
......................
......................
................
................
5,575
30
30
1
1
30
30
15
10
450
300
................
................
8
5
30
30
1
1
30
30
20
10
600
300
................
................
10
5
30
6
30
1
1
1
30
6
24
20
10
10
600
60
240
................
................
................
10
1
4
Total ................................................................................
......................
......................
......................
......................
................
................
43
Grand Total for VIOMPSP .......................................
......................
......................
......................
......................
................
................
5,618
Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP)
Applicants:
10–0491g—Application ..........................................................
10–0491—Academic Verification ...........................................
10–0491e—Evaluations & Recommendations (2) .................
10–0491a—Addendum to Application ...................................
5,000
5,000
5,000
1500 (30%)
1
1
2
1
5,000
5,000
10,000
1500
60
60
50
10
300,000
300,000
500,000
15,000
................
................
................
................
5,000
5,000
8,333
250
Total ................................................................................
Applicants Selected to Receive a Scholarship:
10–0491f—Agreement for the HPSP ....................................
10–0491k—VA Scholarship Offer Response ........................
10–0491i—Notice of Change and/or Annual Academic Status Report ...........................................................................
10–0491h—Notice of Approaching Graduation .....................
10–0491d—Education Program Completion Notice/Service
Obligation Placement .........................................................
10–0491j—Request for Deferment for Advanced Education
10–0491c—Annual VA Employment/Deferment Verification
......................
......................
......................
......................
................
................
18,583
100
100
1
1
100
100
15
10
1,500
1,000
................
................
25
17
100
100
1
1
100
100
20
10
2,000
1,000
................
................
33
17
100
20
80
1
1
1
100
20
80
20
10
10
2,000
200
800
................
................
................
33
3
13
Total ................................................................................
......................
......................
......................
......................
................
................
141
Grand Total for HPSP .............................................
......................
......................
......................
......................
................
................
18,724
Grand Total for Both VIOMPSP and HPSP .....
......................
......................
......................
......................
................
................
24,342
Frequency of Response: Annually.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Program Specialist, Office of Privacy and
Records Management, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0793]
Proposed Information Collection (VA Health Professional
Scholarship and Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility
Professional Scholarship Programs) Activity: Comment Request.
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 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. This notice
solicits comments on information needed to identify areas for
improvement in clinical training programs.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before December 6, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at
www.Regulations.gov; or to Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory and
Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (10B4),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420 or email: Brian.McCarthy4@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900-0793'' in any correspondence. During the comment period,
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 461-6345.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from 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, VHA
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VHA'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.
Titles:
1. Academic Verification, VA Form 10-0491.
2. Addendum to Application, VA Form 10-0491a.
3. Annual VA Employment Deferment Verification, VA Form 10-0491c.
4. Education Program Completion Notice Service Obligation
Placement, VA Form 10-0491d.
5. Evaluation Recommendation Form, VA Form 10-0491e.
6. HPSP Agreement, VA Form 10-0491f.
7. HPSP/OMPSP Application, VA Form 10-0491g.
8. Notice of Approaching Graduation, VA Form 10-0491h.
9. Notice of Change and/or Annual Academic Status Report, VA Form
10-0491i.
10. Request for Deferment for Advanced Education, VA Form 10-0491j.
11. VA Scholarship Offer Response, VA Form 10-0491k.
12. VIOMPSP Agreement, VA Form 10-0491l.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0793.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The information required determines the eligibility or
suitability of an applicant desiring to receive an award under the
provisions of 38 U.S.C. 7601 through 7619, and 38 U.S.C. 7501 through
7505. The information is needed to apply for the VA Health Professional
Scholarship Program or Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility
Professional Scholarship Program. The VA Health Professional
Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students receiving education
or training in a direct or indirect healthcare services discipline to
assist in providing an adequate supply of such personnel for VA and for
the United States. The Visual Impairment
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and Orientation and Mobility Professional Scholarship Program awards
scholarships to students pursuing a program of study leading to a
degree in visual impairment or orientation and mobility in order to
increase the supply of qualified blind rehabilitation specialists for
VA and the Nation.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimate of the Hour Burden for the Collection of Information
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Number of x Number of x Number of Equals Number
VA forms: respondents responses Equals minutes (minutes) / by 60 = of hours
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Applicants:
10-0491g--Application...................................... 1,500 1 1,500 60 90,000 ......... 1,500
10-0491--Academic Verification............................. 1,500 1 1,500 60 90,000 ......... 1,500
10-0491e--Evaluations & Recommendations (2)................ 1,500 2 3,000 50 150,000 ......... 2,500
10-0491a--Addendum to Application.......................... 450 (30%) 1 450 10 4,500 ......... 75
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Total.................................................. ............ ............ ............ ............ ......... ......... 5,575
Applicants Selected to Receive a Scholarship:
10-0491L--Agreement for the VIOMPSP........................ 30 1 30 15 450 ......... 8
10-0491k--VA Scholarship Offer Response.................... 30 1 30 10 300 ......... 5
10-0491i--Notice of Change and/or Annual Academic Status 30 1 30 20 600 ......... 10
Report....................................................
10-0491h--Notice of Approaching Graduation................. 30 1 30 10 300 ......... 5
10-0491d--Education Program Completion Notice/Service 30 1 30 20 600 ......... 10
Obligation Placement......................................
10-0491j--Request for Deferment for Advanced Education..... 6 1 6 10 60 ......... 1
10-0491c--Annual VA Employment/Deferment Verification...... 30 1 24 10 240 ......... 4
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Total.................................................. ............ ............ ............ ............ ......... ......... 43
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Grand Total for VIOMPSP............................ ............ ............ ............ ............ ......... ......... 5,618
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Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP)
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Applicants:
10-0491g--Application...................................... 5,000 1 5,000 60 300,000 ......... 5,000
10-0491--Academic Verification............................. 5,000 1 5,000 60 300,000 ......... 5,000
10-0491e--Evaluations & Recommendations (2)................ 5,000 2 10,000 50 500,000 ......... 8,333
10-0491a--Addendum to Application.......................... 1500 (30%) 1 1500 10 15,000 ......... 250
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Total.................................................. ............ ............ ............ ............ ......... ......... 18,583
Applicants Selected to Receive a Scholarship:
10-0491f--Agreement for the HPSP........................... 100 1 100 15 1,500 ......... 25
10-0491k--VA Scholarship Offer Response.................... 100 1 100 10 1,000 ......... 17
10-0491i--Notice of Change and/or Annual Academic Status 100 1 100 20 2,000 ......... 33
Report....................................................
10-0491h--Notice of Approaching Graduation................. 100 1 100 10 1,000 ......... 17
10-0491d--Education Program Completion Notice/Service 100 1 100 20 2,000 ......... 33
Obligation Placement......................................
10-0491j--Request for Deferment for Advanced Education..... 20 1 20 10 200 ......... 3
10-0491c--Annual VA Employment/Deferment Verification...... 80 1 80 10 800 ......... 13
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Total.................................................. ............ ............ ............ ............ ......... ......... 141
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Grand Total for HPSP............................... ............ ............ ............ ............ ......... ......... 18,724
========================================================================================
Grand Total for Both VIOMPSP and HPSP.......... ............ ............ ............ ............ ......... ......... 24,342
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Frequency of Response: Annually.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Program Specialist, Office of Privacy and Records Management,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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