Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review, 70848-70850 [E6-20685]

Download as PDF 70848 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 234 / Wednesday, December 6, 2006 / Notices obtained from veterans during the Agent Orange registry examination process. VA is required to organize and update the information contained in the AOR to be able to notify Vietnam era veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam of any increased health risks resulting from exposure to dioxin or other toxic agents. VA may also provide, upon request, a health examination, consultation, and counseling for veterans who are eligible for listing or inclusion in any health-related registry administrated by VA that is similar to the Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Registry. Registry examinations are provided to veterans who served in Korea in 1968 or 1969, and/or any U.S. veteran who may have been exposed to dioxin, or other toxic substance in a herbicide or defoliant, during the conduct of, or as a result of, the testing, transporting, or spraying of herbicides, and who requests an Agent Orange Registry examination. VA will enter the information obtained from the veteran during the interview on VA Form 10– 9009, Agent Orange Registry Code Sheet. The registry will provide a mechanism that will catalogue prominent symptoms, reproductive health, and diagnoses and to communicate with Agent Orange veterans. VA will inform the veterans on research findings or new compensation policies through periodic newsletters. The registry is not designed or intended to be a research tool and therefore the results cannot be generalized to represent all Agent Orange veterans. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 7,000 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 20 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000. Dated: November 22, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Cindy Stewart, Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service. [FR Doc. E6–20683 Filed 12–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PWALKER on PRODPC60 with NOTICES [OMB Control No. 2900—New (22–0803)] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:03 Dec 05, 2006 Jkt 211001 ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–21), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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. Comments must be submitted on or before January 5, 2007. DATES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through https://www.Regulations.gov; or to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– New (22–0803)]–’’ in any correspondence. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Initiative Coordination Service (005G1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565–8374, fax (202) 565–7870 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (22–0803)].’’ Title: Application for Reimbursement of Licensing or Certification Test Fees. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (22–0803)]. Type of Review: Existing collection in use without an OMB control number. Abstract: Claimants complete VA Form 22–0803 to request reimbursement of licensing or certification fees paid. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to 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 August 15, 2006 at page 46981. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,590 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondents: 15 minutes. Estimated Annual Responses: 6,361. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 22, 2006. PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 By direction of the Secretary. Cindy Stewart, Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service. [FR Doc. E6–20684 Filed 12–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0571] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–21), this notice announces that the National Cemetery Administration (NCA), 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 and it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through https://www.Regulations.gov; or to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0571’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Initiative Coordination Service (005G1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565–8374, fax (202) 565–7870 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0571’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Generic Clearance for NCA and IG Customer Satisfaction Surveys. OMB Control Number: 2900–0571. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Executive Order 12862, Setting Customer Service Standards, requires Federal agencies and Departments to identify and survey its customers to determine the kind and quality of services they want and their level of satisfaction with existing service. VA will use the data collected E:\FR\FM\06DEN1.SGM 06DEN1 70849 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 234 / Wednesday, December 6, 2006 / Notices to maintain ongoing measures of performance and to determine how well customer service standards are met. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to 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 September 14, 2006 at pages 54339– 54342. Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or Other For- Profit and State, Local or Tribal Government. Listing of Survey Activities: The following list of activities is a compendium of customer satisfaction survey plans by the NCA and IG. The actual conduct of any particular activity listed could be affected by circumstances. A change in, or refinement of, our focus in a specific area, as well as resource constraints could require deletion or substitution of any listed item. If these organizations substitute or propose to add a new activity that falls under the umbrella of this generic approval, including those activities that are currently in a planning stage, OMB will be notified and will be furnished a copy of pertinent materials, a description of the activity and number of burden hours involved. NCA and IG will conduct periodic reviews of ongoing survey activities to ensure that they comply with the PRA. I. National Cemetery Administration Focus Groups with Next of Kin (10 Participants Per Group/3 Hours Each Session). Number of respondents Year 2007 ...................................................................................................................................... 2008 ...................................................................................................................................... 2009 ...................................................................................................................................... Estimated annual burden (hours) 50 50 50 150 150 150 Frequency 5 Groups Annually. 5 Groups Annually. 5 Groups Annually. Focus Groups with Funeral Directors (10 participants per group/3 hours each session). Number of respondents Year 2007 ...................................................................................................................................... 2008 ...................................................................................................................................... 2009 ...................................................................................................................................... Estimated annual burden (hours) 50 50 50 150 150 150 Frequency 5 Groups Annually. 5 Groups Annually. 5 Groups Annually. Focus Groups with Veterans Service Organizations (10 participants per group/3 hours each session). Number of respondents Year 2007 ...................................................................................................................................... 2008 ...................................................................................................................................... 2009 ...................................................................................................................................... Estimated annual burden (hours) 50 50 50 150 150 150 Frequency 5 Groups Annually. 5 Groups Annually. 5 Groups Annually. Visitor Comments Cards (Local Use) (2,500 respondents/5 minutes per card). Number of respondents Year PWALKER on PRODPC60 with NOTICES 2007 ...................................................................................................................................... 2008 ...................................................................................................................................... 2009 ...................................................................................................................................... Estimated annual burden (hours) 2,500 2,500 2,500 208 208 208 Next of Kin National Customer Satisfaction Survey (Mail to 15,000 respondents/30 minutes per survey). VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:03 Dec 05, 2006 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\06DEN1.SGM 06DEN1 Frequency Annually. Annually. Annually. 70850 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 234 / Wednesday, December 6, 2006 / Notices Number of respondents Year 2007 ...................................................................................................................................... 2008 ...................................................................................................................................... 2009 ...................................................................................................................................... Estimated annual burden (hours) 15,000 15,000 15,000 7,500 7,500 7,500 Frequency Annually. Annually. Annually. Funeral Directors National Customer Satisfaction Survey (Mail to 4,000 respondents/30 minutes per survey). Number of respondents Year 2007 ...................................................................................................................................... 2008 ...................................................................................................................................... 2009 ...................................................................................................................................... Estimated annual burden (hours) 4,000 4,000 4,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Frequency Annually. Annually. Annually. Veterans-At-Large National Customer Satisfaction Survey (Mail to 5,000 respondents/30 minutes per survey). Number of respondents Year 2007 ...................................................................................................................................... 2008 ...................................................................................................................................... 2009 ...................................................................................................................................... Estimated annual burden (hours) 5,000 5,000 5,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 Frequency Annually. Annually. Annually. Program/Specialized Service Survey (Mail to 2,000 respondents/15 minutes per each). Number of respondents Year 2007 ...................................................................................................................................... 2008 ...................................................................................................................................... 2009 ...................................................................................................................................... Estimated annual burden (hours) 2,000 2,000 2,000 500 500 500 Frequency Annually. Annually. Annually. II. Office of Inspector General Community Based Outpatient Clinic Patient Survey (1,000 respondents/10 minutes per response). Number of respondents Year PWALKER on PRODPC60 with NOTICES 2007 ...................................................................................................................................... 2008 ...................................................................................................................................... 2009 ...................................................................................................................................... Estimated annual burden (hours) 1,000 1,000 1,000 167 167 167 By direction of the Secretary. Cindy Stewart, Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service. [FR Doc. E6–20685 Filed 12–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:03 Dec 05, 2006 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\06DEN1.SGM 06DEN1 Frequency Annually. Annually. Annually.

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 234 (Wednesday, December 6, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70848-70850]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-20685]

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0571]

Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: National Cemetery 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. 3501-21), this notice announces that the National Cemetery
Administration (NCA), 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 and it includes the actual data collection instrument.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 5, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through https://www.Regulations.gov; or to VA's OMB Desk Officer, OMB
Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room
10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395-7316. Please refer to ``OMB
Control No. 2900-0571'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Initiative Coordination
Service (005G1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565-8374, fax (202) 565-7870 or e-mail
denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0571'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Generic Clearance for NCA and IG Customer Satisfaction
Surveys.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0571.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: Executive Order 12862, Setting Customer Service
Standards, requires Federal agencies and Departments to identify and
survey its customers to determine the kind and quality of services they
want and their level of satisfaction with existing service. VA will use
the data collected

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to maintain ongoing measures of performance and to determine how well
customer service standards are met.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to 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 September 14, 2006 at pages 54339-54342.
Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or Other For-
Profit and State, Local or Tribal Government.
Listing of Survey Activities: The following list of activities is a
compendium of customer satisfaction survey plans by the NCA and IG. The
actual conduct of any particular activity listed could be affected by
circumstances. A change in, or refinement of, our focus in a specific
area, as well as resource constraints could require deletion or
substitution of any listed item. If these organizations substitute or
propose to add a new activity that falls under the umbrella of this
generic approval, including those activities that are currently in a
planning stage, OMB will be notified and will be furnished a copy of
pertinent materials, a description of the activity and number of burden
hours involved. NCA and IG will conduct periodic reviews of ongoing
survey activities to ensure that they comply with the PRA.

I. National Cemetery Administration

Focus Groups with Next of Kin (10 Participants Per Group/3 Hours
Each Session).

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Estimated
Year Number of annual burden Frequency
respondents (hours)
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2007...................................... 50 150 5 Groups Annually.
2008...................................... 50 150 5 Groups Annually.
2009...................................... 50 150 5 Groups Annually.
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Focus Groups with Funeral Directors (10 participants per group/3
hours each session).

Focus Groups with Veterans Service Organizations (10 participants
per group/3 hours each session).

Visitor Comments Cards (Local Use) (2,500 respondents/5 minutes per
card).

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Estimated
Year Number of annual burden Frequency
respondents (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2007...................................... 2,500 208 Annually.
2008...................................... 2,500 208 Annually.
2009...................................... 2,500 208 Annually.
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Next of Kin National Customer Satisfaction Survey (Mail to 15,000
respondents/30 minutes per survey).

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Estimated
Year Number of annual burden Frequency
respondents (hours)
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2007...................................... 15,000 7,500 Annually.
2008...................................... 15,000 7,500 Annually.
2009...................................... 15,000 7,500 Annually.
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Funeral Directors National Customer Satisfaction Survey (Mail to
4,000 respondents/30 minutes per survey).

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Estimated
Year Number of annual burden Frequency
respondents (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2007...................................... 4,000 2,000 Annually.
2008...................................... 4,000 2,000 Annually.
2009...................................... 4,000 2,000 Annually.
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Veterans-At-Large National Customer Satisfaction Survey (Mail to
5,000 respondents/30 minutes per survey).

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Estimated
Year Number of annual burden Frequency
respondents (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2007...................................... 5,000 2,500 Annually.
2008...................................... 5,000 2,500 Annually.
2009...................................... 5,000 2,500 Annually.
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Program/Specialized Service Survey (Mail to 2,000 respondents/15
minutes per each).

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Estimated
Year Number of annual burden Frequency
respondents (hours)
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2007...................................... 2,000 500 Annually.
2008...................................... 2,000 500 Annually.
2009...................................... 2,000 500 Annually.
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II. Office of Inspector General

Community Based Outpatient Clinic Patient Survey (1,000
respondents/10 minutes per response).

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Estimated
Year Number of annual burden Frequency
respondents (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2007...................................... 1,000 167 Annually.
2008...................................... 1,000 167 Annually.
2009...................................... 1,000 167 Annually.
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By direction of the Secretary.
Cindy Stewart,
Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service.
[FR Doc. E6-20685 Filed 12-5-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P

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