Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 54342 [E6-15278]

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• DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 178 (Thursday, September 14, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 54342]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-15278]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

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


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness, Department of 
Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness (OPP&P), 
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 new collection of information, and allow 60 days for public 
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on 
information needed to determine the factors impacting unemployment in 
recently discharged young (20-24) veterans.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before November 13, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
David Paschane, Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness (008A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., NW., Washington, DC 
20420 or e-mail david.paschane@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-New (DUAYV)'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Paschane at (202) 273-6784 or 
FAX (202) 273-5993.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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, the Office 
of Policy, Planning and Preparedness invites comments on: (1) Whether 
the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of VA's functions, including whether the information will 
have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VA'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: Dynamics of Unemployment Among Young (20-24) Veterans.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New (DUAYV).
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The purpose of the study is to obtain information on the 
unemployment dynamics among young veterans (ages 20-24) recently 
discharged. The data includes recent employment history; occupation; 
income; job seeking; experience with training and employment 
assistance; and education. The study is a telephone survey with a 
representative sample, with half from regular service and half from 
activated reserve components. All survey items are from the Current 
Population Survey or its Veteran Supplement.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 667 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.

    Dated: September 7, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service.
[FR Doc. E6-15278 Filed 9-13-06; 8:45 am]
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