Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: (VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program), 89574-89575 [2016-29664]

Download as PDF 89574 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 238 / Monday, December 12, 2016 / Notices efforts to procure domestically-sourced ultrastraight rail within the vibration thresholds, Sound Transit seeks a nonavailability waiver of the Buy America requirements for domestically-sourced steel. FTA published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the Buy America waiver request (Docket No. FTA–2016–0037) and sought comments from all interested parties, including potential vendors and suppliers. The comment period closed on November 8, 2016, and no comments were received. Therefore, based on the information supplied in support of Sound Transit’s request for a Buy America waiver and the lack of any comments, FTA hereby waives its Buy America requirements for the procurement of ultrastraight rail on the grounds that the manufactured product is not available in the U.S. This waiver is limited to a single procurement by Sound Transit for the procurement of approximately 15,100 feet of ultrastraight rail. Ellen Partridge, Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2016–29684 Filed 12–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0571] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: (Customer Satisfaction Surveys) National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) 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 revised collection allow 30 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the collection of perceptions of the quality of service afforded by the National Cemetery Administration as judged by next of kin of those interred, or funeral directors who facilitate these interments. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before January 11, 2017. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:59 Dec 09, 2016 Jkt 241001 Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_ submission@omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0571’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–5870 or email cynthia.harveypryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0571.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–21), 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: Customer Satisfaction Surveys. OMB Control Number: 2900–0571. Type of Review: Revision of an approved collection. Abstract: Improving Customer Service through Effective Performance Management, NCA will conduct surveys to determine the level of satisfaction with existing services among their customers. The surveys will solicit voluntary opinions and are not intended to collect information required to obtain or maintain eligibility for a VA program or benefit. Baseline data obtained through these information collections are used to validate customer service standards. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00150 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information was published at 81 FR 66136 on September 26, 2016, Affected Public: Individuals or households interring Veterans or eligible dependents, and funeral directors facilitating such interments. Estimated Annual Burden Hours, Burden per Respondents, and Number of Respondents: I. National Cemetery Administration Mail Surveys a. Next of Kin National Customer Satisfaction Survey (Mail to 15,000 respondents/30 minutes per survey) = 7,500 hours. b. Funeral Directors National Customer Satisfaction Survey (Mail to 4,000 respondents/30 minutes per survey) = 2,000 hours. c. Veterans-At-Large National Customer Satisfaction Survey (Mail to 5,000 respondents/30 minutes per survey) = 2,500 hours. IV. Program/Specialized Service Survey National Cemetery Administration Headstone and Marker/PMC Survey (Mail to 6,000 surveys/15 minutes per each) = 1,000. Frequency of Response: Annually. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Program Specialist, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–29665 Filed 12–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0554] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: (VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program) Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 11, 2017. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12DEN1.SGM 12DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 238 / Monday, December 12, 2016 / Notices Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0554’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–5870 or email cynthia.harveypryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0554.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 § 61.80, 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 & 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: 12,340 hours. ADDRESSES: By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Program Specialist, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–29664 Filed 12–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0365] Agency Information Collection: Activity Under OMB Review (Request for Disinterment) National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:59 Dec 09, 2016 Jkt 241001 ACTION: Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. SUMMARY: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before January 11, 2017. DATES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_ submission@omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No.2900–0365.’’ ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–5870 or email cynthia.harveypryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0365.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Request for Disinterment, VA Form 40–4970. OMB Control Number: 2900–0365. Type of Review: Revision. Abstract: VA Form 40–4970 is to allow a person who has a sincere wish and cogent reason to request removal of remains from a national cemetery for interment at another location. The information will be used to ensure immediate family members are in agreement with the request in accordance with the U.S.C. 38. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published at Vol. 81, FR 69575 on October 6, 2016. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 185. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,106. PO 00000 Frm 00151 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 89575 By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Program Specialist, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–29663 Filed 12–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0619] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review (Inquiry Routing & Information System (IRIS)). Office of Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before January 11, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_ submission@omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0619. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–5870 or email cynthia.harveypryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0619.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Inquiry Routing & Information System (IRIS). OMB Control Number: 2900–0619. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The IRIS Ask A Question form on the VA Web site’s Contact Us link is used by Web site visitors to submit inquiries to locations and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12DEN1.SGM 12DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 238 (Monday, December 12, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 89574-89575]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-29664]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0554]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: (VA 
Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program)

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Health 
Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the 
collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes 
the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and 
burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 11, 2017.

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ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 
17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to 
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0554'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise 
Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461-5870 or email 
cynthia.harvey-pryor@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0554.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    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 Sec.  
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 & 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: 12,340 
hours.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Program Specialist, Office of Privacy and Records Management, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-29664 Filed 12-9-16; 8:45 am]
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