Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 57648-57649 [05-19651]

Download as PDF 57648 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 190 / Monday, October 3, 2005 / Notices Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Solicitation of Proposal Information for Award of Public Contracts. Description: This notice provides a request to continue including the designated OMB Control Number on information requested from prospective contractors. The information requested is specific to each acquisition solicitation, and is required for Treasury to evaluate properly the capabilities and experiences of potential contractors who desire to provide the supplies and/or services to be acquired. Evaluation will be used to determine which proposals most benefit the Government. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notice at this time. Respondents: Businesses and individuals seeking contracting opportunities with the Department of the Treasury. Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,172. Estimated Average Time Per Respondent: 29 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 410,988. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchases of services to provide information. Clearance Officer: Jean Carter (202) 622–6760, Department of the Treasury, Office of the Procurement Executive, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220, jean.carter@do.treas.gov. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Public Meeting of the President’s Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0609] AGENCY: Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice of meeting. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request SUMMARY: This notice advises all interested persons of a public meeting of the President’s Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, and will begin at 11 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel, 999 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Panel staff at (202) 927–2TAX (927– 2829) (not a toll-free call) or e-mail info@taxreformpanel.gov (please do not send comments to this box). Additional information is available at https:// www.taxreformpanel.gov. AGENCY: Purpose: The October 11 meeting is the eleventh meeting of the Advisory Panel. Due to exceptional circumstances concerning scheduling, this Notice is being published at this time. At this meeting, the Panel will continue to discuss issues associated with reform of the tax code. Comments: Interested parties are invited to attend the meeting; however, no public comments will be heard at the meeting. Any written comments with respect to this meeting may be mailed to The President’s Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform,1440 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 2100, Washington, DC 20220. All written comments will be made available to the public. Records: Records are being kept of Advisory Panel proceedings and will be available at the Internal Revenue Service’s FOIA Reading Room at 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 1621, Washington, DC 20024. The Reading Room is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday except holidays. The public entrance to the reading room is on Pennsylvania Avenue between 10th and 12th streets. The phone number is (202) 622–5164 (not a toll-free number). Advisory Panel documents, including meeting announcements, agendas, and minutes, will also be available on https:// www.taxreformpanel.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Thomas A. Sharpe, Jr., Senior Procurement Executive and Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, U.S. Department of the Treasury. [FR Doc. 05–19687 Filed 9–30–05; 8:45 am] Dated: September 29, 2005. Mark S. Kaizen, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 05–19847 Filed 9–30–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–25–P BILLING CODE 4811–33–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:26 Sep 30, 2005 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to survey veteran enrollees’ health status and reliance on VA’s health care services. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 2, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Ann Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: ann.bickoff@hq.med.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0609’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann W. Bickoff at (202) 273–8310 or FAX (202) 273–9381. 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, 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) E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 190 / Monday, October 3, 2005 / Notices 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: Survey of Veteran Enrollees’ Health and Reliance Upon VA, VA Form 10–21034g. OMB Control Number: 2900–0609. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Public Law 104–262, The Veterans Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996, requires VA implement a priority-based enrollment system. VA must enroll veterans by specified priorities as far down the priorities as the available resources permit. The number of priority levels to which VHA will be able to deliver care will be a function of annual funding levels and utilization of health care services by enrollees. Additionally, eligibility reform has brought about the everincreasing need for VA to plan and budget for the evolving clinical care needs of its extremely dynamic enrollee population at risk of need or use of VA care. There is no valid, recent information available in administrative databases on all enrollees’ health status, income, and their reliance upon the VA system. The magnitude of changes each year in enrollees, their characteristics, and system policies make annual surveys necessary to capture this critical information for input into VHA’s Health Care Services Demand Model. The survey will provide VA with current information for sound decisions that affect the entire VA health care delivery system and the veterans it serves. VA Form 10–21034g will be used to provide the survey data on morbidity and reliance that is critical to obtaining accurate projections of VA’s ability to service veterans who are seeking VA health care services. The projections will also be used to support VA’s Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and will also served as the basis for VA’s new emphasis on population-based budget formulation, policy scenario testing, and strategic planning. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 10,500 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 12 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 42,000. Dated: September 21, 2005. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:26 Sep 30, 2005 Jkt 205001 By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. 05–19651 Filed 9–30–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0630] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information used 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 determine a claimant’s eligibility for temporary lodging while undergoing extensive treatment or procedures. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 2, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Ann Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: ann.bickoff@hq.med.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0630’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Bickoff at (202) 273–8310. 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, VHA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VHA’s PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57649 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: Regulation on Application for Fisher Houses and Other Temporary Lodging and VHA Fisher House Application, VA Form 10–0408. OMB Control Number: 2900–0630. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA provides temporary lodging to veterans receiving VA medical care or Compensation and Pension examinations and to family members or other persons accompanying the veteran. Application for temporary lodging may be by letter, telephone, e-mail, facsimile or in person at the VA healthcare facility of jurisdiction. VA Form 10–0408 is use to collect data during the application process to determine the claimant’s eligibility for temporary lodging. Temporary lodging services are provided on a first come, first served basis. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 83,333 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 250,000. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 500,000. Dated: September 19, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. 05–19652 Filed 9–30–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0119] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 190 (Monday, October 3, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57648-57649]
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[FR Doc No: 05-19651]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0609]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 revision of 
a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment 
in response to this notice. This notice solicits comments for 
information needed to survey veteran enrollees' health status and 
reliance on VA's health care services.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before December 2, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Ann Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-
mail: ann.bickoff@hq.med.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0609'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann W. Bickoff at (202) 273-8310 or 
FAX (202) 273-9381.

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, 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)

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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: Survey of Veteran Enrollees' Health and Reliance Upon VA, VA 
Form 10-21034g.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0609.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Public Law 104-262, The Veterans Health Care Eligibility 
Reform Act of 1996, requires VA implement a priority-based enrollment 
system. VA must enroll veterans by specified priorities as far down the 
priorities as the available resources permit. The number of priority 
levels to which VHA will be able to deliver care will be a function of 
annual funding levels and utilization of health care services by 
enrollees. Additionally, eligibility reform has brought about the ever-
increasing need for VA to plan and budget for the evolving clinical 
care needs of its extremely dynamic enrollee population at risk of need 
or use of VA care.
    There is no valid, recent information available in administrative 
databases on all enrollees' health status, income, and their reliance 
upon the VA system. The magnitude of changes each year in enrollees, 
their characteristics, and system policies make annual surveys 
necessary to capture this critical information for input into VHA's 
Health Care Services Demand Model. The survey will provide VA with 
current information for sound decisions that affect the entire VA 
health care delivery system and the veterans it serves. VA Form 10-
21034g will be used to provide the survey data on morbidity and 
reliance that is critical to obtaining accurate projections of VA's 
ability to service veterans who are seeking VA health care services. 
The projections will also be used to support VA's Capital Asset 
Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and will also served as 
the basis for VA's new emphasis on population-based budget formulation, 
policy scenario testing, and strategic planning.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 10,500 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 12 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 42,000.

    Dated: September 21, 2005.
    By direction of the Secretary.

Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 05-19651 Filed 9-30-05; 8:45 am]
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