Health Services Research and Development Service Merit Review Board; Notice of Meeting, 7797 [05-2908]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 15, 2005 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0492] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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. This notice solicits comments for information needed to deduct insurance premiums from policyholder’s bank account. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 18, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0492’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or FAX (202) 275–5947. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), 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, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VBA’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 VerDate jul<14>2003 17:50 Feb 14, 2005 Jkt 205001 collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Title: VA MATIC Authorization, VA Form 29–0532–1. OMB Control Number: 2900–0492. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 29–0532–1 is completed by veteran policyholders to authorize deduction of Government Life Insurance premiums from their bank account. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,500 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,000. Dated: February 3, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Loise Russell, Director, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. 05–2917 Filed 2–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Health Services Research and Development Service Merit Review Board; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463, Federal Advisory Committee Act, that a meeting of the Health Services Research and Development Service Merit Review Board will be held March 15–17, 2005, at the Crowne Plaza River Walk Hotel, 111 Pecan Street East, San Antonio, TX 78205. On March 15, 2005, the Nursing Research Initiative (NRI), Chronic Diseases, and Equity review subcommittees will meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the general orientation session for all reviewers will be conducted from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. On March 16 and 17, 2005, the Implementation and Management, Quality Measurement and Effectiveness, Research Methodology, and Special Populations subcommittees will convene from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The purpose of the Board is to review research and development applications concerned with the measurement and evaluation of health care services and with testing new methods of health care delivery and management, and nursing research. Applications are reviewed for scientific and technical merit. Recommendations regarding funding are PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7797 prepared for the Chief Research and Development Officer. On March 15, the meeting will be open to the public for approximately one half-hour from 7 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. to cover administrative matters and to discuss the general status of the program. The remaining portion of the meeting on March 15–17 will be closed. The closed portion of the meeting involves discussion, examination, reference to, and oral review of staff and consultant critiques of research protocols and similar documents. During this portion of the meeting, discussion and recommendations will include qualifications of the personnel conducting the studies (the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy), as well as research information (the premature disclosure of which would be likely to compromise significantly the implementation of proposed agency action regarding such research projects). As provided by subsection 10(d) of Public Law 92–463, as amended by Public Law 94–409, closing portions of these meetings is in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) and (9)(B). Those who plant to attend the open session should contact the Assistant Director, Scientific Review (124S), Health Services Research and Development Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, 1722 Eye Street, NW., Washington, DC, at least five days before the meeting. For further information, call (202) 254–0207. Dated: January 25, 2005. By Direction of the Secretary. E. Philip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 05–2908 Filed 2–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–M DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans will be held from Monday, March 7, 2005, through Tuesday, March 8, 2005. The Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day in the Lafayette Room at the Hamilton Crowne Plaza, 14th and K Streets, NW., Washington, DC 20005. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the effectiveness of the policies, E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 15, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 7797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-2908]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Health Services Research and Development Service Merit Review 
Board; Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public 
Law 92-463, Federal Advisory Committee Act, that a meeting of the 
Health Services Research and Development Service Merit Review Board 
will be held March 15-17, 2005, at the Crowne Plaza River Walk Hotel, 
111 Pecan Street East, San Antonio, TX 78205. On March 15, 2005, the 
Nursing Research Initiative (NRI), Chronic Diseases, and Equity review 
subcommittees will meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the general orientation 
session for all reviewers will be conducted from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. On 
March 16 and 17, 2005, the Implementation and Management, Quality 
Measurement and Effectiveness, Research Methodology, and Special 
Populations subcommittees will convene from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
    The purpose of the Board is to review research and development 
applications concerned with the measurement and evaluation of health 
care services and with testing new methods of health care delivery and 
management, and nursing research. Applications are reviewed for 
scientific and technical merit. Recommendations regarding funding are 
prepared for the Chief Research and Development Officer.
    On March 15, the meeting will be open to the public for 
approximately one half-hour from 7 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. to cover 
administrative matters and to discuss the general status of the 
program. The remaining portion of the meeting on March 15-17 will be 
closed. The closed portion of the meeting involves discussion, 
examination, reference to, and oral review of staff and consultant 
critiques of research protocols and similar documents.
    During this portion of the meeting, discussion and recommendations 
will include qualifications of the personnel conducting the studies 
(the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted 
invasion of personal privacy), as well as research information (the 
premature disclosure of which would be likely to compromise 
significantly the implementation of proposed agency action regarding 
such research projects). As provided by subsection 10(d) of Public Law 
92-463, as amended by Public Law 94-409, closing portions of these 
meetings is in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) and (9)(B).
    Those who plant to attend the open session should contact the 
Assistant Director, Scientific Review (124S), Health Services Research 
and Development Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, 1722 Eye 
Street, NW., Washington, DC, at least five days before the meeting. For 
further information, call (202) 254-0207.

    Dated: January 25, 2005.

    By Direction of the Secretary.
E. Philip Riggin,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-2908 Filed 2-14-05; 8:45 am]
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