Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review, 39704-39705 [E6-10967]

Download as PDF 39704 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 134 / Thursday, July 13, 2006 / Notices Commission survey will be used to determine whether disabled veterans and their survivors are appropriately compensated for impact of disability on quality of life under the current disability rating system. The Veterans’ Disability Commission will use the survey data along with other collected information to develop recommendations for the disability benefits program in a report to the President and Congress. Affected Public: Individuals or households and Not-for-ProfitInstitutions. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 12,865 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 25,063. Dated: June 30, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–10965 Filed 7–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (10–21083 Series)] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: 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 new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to develop a patient satisfaction survey for hospitalized veterans. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before September 11, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Ann VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:46 Jul 12, 2006 Jkt 208001 W. 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–New (10– 21083 series)’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann W. Bickoff, (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) 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: Pilot of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Plan Survey (HCAHPS) and Survey of Healthcare Experiences of Patients (SHEP) Satisfaction Survey Instruments, VA Forms 10–21083a through 10–21083e. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (10–21083 series). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: VA will conduct a series of five pilots to better understand how the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Plan Survey (HCAPHS) questionnaire (either alone or combined with all or part of VA’s Survey of Healthcare Experiences of Patients (SHEP) survey) will perform in measuring patient satisfaction, and how hospitalized veteran patients will respond to healthcare related questions using the HCAHPS questionnaire. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 3,625 hours. 10–21083a—362.50 hours. 10–21083b—725 hours. 10–21083c—1,087.50 hours. 10–21083d—725 hours. 10–21083e—725 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10–21083a—15 minutes. 10–21083b—30 minutes. 10–21083c—45 minutes. 10–21083d—30 minutes. 10–21083de—30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,250. Dated: June 26, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–10966 Filed 7–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (EHSRDV)] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness (OPP&P), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted 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 August 14, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005G2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565–8374 or Fax (202) 565–7045 or e-mail: denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘2900–New (EHSRDV).’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Employment Histories Survey of Recently Discharged Veterans. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (EHSRDV). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: VA will use the data collected to better understand the employment experiences and opportunities of recently discharged veterans in the job market. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to E:\FR\FM\13JYN1.SGM 13JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 134 / Thursday, July 13, 2006 / Notices respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on April 20, 2006, at page 20437. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 647 hours. Estimated Annual Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes. Frequency of Response: Biennially. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,940. Dated: June 28, 2006. By direction of the Acting Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–10967 Filed 7–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0525] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:36 Jul 12, 2006 Jkt 208001 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 start or change a claimant’s VA MATIC deduction. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before September 11, 2006. 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. 2900–0525’’ 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. 3501–21), 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, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39705 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 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 Change, VA Form 29–0165. OMB Control Number: 2900–0525. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants complete VA Form 29–0165 to enroll in VA MATIC or change their financial institution from which VA currently deducts his/ her Government Life Insurance premium. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,250 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000. Dated: June 29, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–10968 Filed 7–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\13JYN1.SGM 13JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 134 (Thursday, July 13, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39704-39705]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-10967]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New (EHSRDV)]


Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness, 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 Office of Policy, 
Planning and Preparedness (OPP&P), Department of Veterans Affairs, has 
submitted 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 August 14, 2006.

For Further Information or a Copy of the Submission Contact: Denise 
McLamb, Records Management Service (005G2), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565-8374 
or Fax (202) 565-7045 or e-mail: denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to 
``2900-New (EHSRDV).''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Employment Histories Survey of Recently Discharged Veterans.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New (EHSRDV).
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: VA will use the data collected to better understand the 
employment experiences and opportunities of recently discharged 
veterans in the job market.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to

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respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day 
comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information 
was published on April 20, 2006, at page 20437.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 647 hours.
    Estimated Annual Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Biennially.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,940.

    Dated: June 28, 2006.

    By direction of the Acting Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E6-10967 Filed 7-12-06; 8:45 am]
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