Proposed Information Collection (Recovery Oriented System Indicator and Mental Health Recovery Measure); Comment Request, 23006-23007 [E8-9134]

Download as PDF 23006 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 82 / Monday, April 28, 2008 / Notices Dated: April 22, 2008. Kathleen J. Michels, Associate Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. [FR Doc. E8–9163 Filed 4–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1137–00–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0009] Agency Information Collection (Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation) Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit 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 May 28, 2008. 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– 0009’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 7485, FAX (202) 273–0443 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0009.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S.C.), VA Form 28–1900. OMB Control Number: 2900–0009. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Veterans with a combined service—connected disability rating of ten percent or more and are awaiting discharge for such disability use VA Form 28–1900 to apply for vocational rehabilitation benefits. VA provides service and assistance to veterans with VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:22 Apr 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 disabilities, who have an entitlement determination, to gain and keep suitable employment. Vocational rehabilitation also provides service to support veterans with disabilities to achieve maximum independence in their daily living activities if employment is not reasonably feasible. VA use the information collected to determine the claimant’s eligibility for vocational rehabilitation benefits. 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 February 15, 2008, at pages 8933–8934. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 16,961 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 67,844. Dated: April 17, 2008. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E8–9133 Filed 4–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (ROSI)] Proposed Information Collection (Recovery Oriented System Indicator and Mental Health Recovery Measure); Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. 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 proposed new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to implement a mental health recovery assessment baseline. PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 27, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Mary Stout, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420; or e-mail: mary.stout@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (ROSI)’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Stout (202) 461–5867 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. DATES: Titles a. Recovery Oriented System Indicator (ROSI), VA Form 10–21084a. b. Mental Health Recovery Measure (MHRM), VA Form 10–2184b. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (ROSI). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: VA Form 10–21084a, Recovery Oriented System Indicator (ROSI), will be employed to assess consumer perceptions of the provision of recovery services at their facility, and the presence of recovery oriented attitudes among staff. It will be used to develop a Performance Measure that would require all sites to have a composite score on the ROSI that is in at least the 85th percentile of all Veterans Integrated Service Networks. E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 82 / Monday, April 28, 2008 / Notices VA Form 10–21084b, Mental Health Recovery Measure (MHRM) is a brief self-report measure of a person’s own progress toward recovery. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden a. Recovery Oriented System Indicator (ROSI), VA Form 10–21084a–8,600. b. Mental Health Recovery Measure (MHRM), VA Form 10–2184b–5,733. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: a. Recovery Oriented System Indicator (ROSI), VA Form 10–21084a–12 minutes. b. Mental Health Recovery Measure (MHRM), VA Form 10–2184b–8 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. Recovery Oriented System Indicator (ROSI), VA Form 10–21084a–43,000. b. Mental Health Recovery Measure (MHRM), VA Form 10–2184b–43,000. Dated: April 17, 2008. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E8–9134 Filed 4–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0379] Agency Information Collection (Time Record Work-Study Program) Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit 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 May 28, 2008. 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, VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:22 Apr 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0379’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 7485, FAX (202) 273–0443 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0379.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Time Record (Work-Study Program), VA Form 22–8690. OMB Control Number: 2900–0379. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Training establishments complete VA Form 22–8690 to report the number of work-study hours a claimant has completed. When a claimant elects to receive an advance payment, VA will advance payment for 50 hours, but will withhold benefits (to recoup the advance payment) until the claimant completes 50 hours of service. If the claimant elects not to receive an advance payment, benefits are payable when the claimant completes 50 hours of service. VA uses the data collected to ensure that the amount of benefits payable to a claimant who is pursuing work-study is correct. 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 February 5, 2008, at pages 6767–6768. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Governments, Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit institutions, and Federal Government. Estimated Annual Burden: 9,167 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Annual Responses: 110,010. Estimated Number of Respondents: 31,612. Dated: April 17, 2008. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E8–9135 Filed 4–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23007 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0601] Agency Information Collection (Loan Guaranty: Requirements for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans) Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit 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 May 28, 2008. 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– 0601’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 7485, FAX (202) 273–0443 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0601.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Loan Guaranty: Requirements for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans. OMB Control Number: 2900–0601. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Veterans may refinance an outstanding VA guaranteed, insured, or direct loan with a new loan at a lower interest rate provided that the veteran still owns the property used as security for the loan. The new loan will be guaranteed only if VA approves it in advance after determining that the borrower, through the lender, has provided reasons for the loan deficiency, and has provided information to establish that the cause of the delinquency has been corrected, and qualifies for the loan under the credit standard provisions. E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 82 (Monday, April 28, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23006-23007]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-9134]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

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


Proposed Information Collection (Recovery Oriented System 
Indicator and Mental Health Recovery Measure); 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 new 
collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to 
implement a mental health recovery assessment baseline.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 27, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Mary Stout, Veterans Health 
Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420; or e-mail: mary.stout@va.gov. Please 
refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-New (ROSI)'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Stout (202) 461-5867 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.

Titles

    a. Recovery Oriented System Indicator (ROSI), VA Form 10-21084a.
    b. Mental Health Recovery Measure (MHRM), VA Form 10-2184b.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New (ROSI).
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 10-21084a, Recovery Oriented System Indicator 
(ROSI), will be employed to assess consumer perceptions of the 
provision of recovery services at their facility, and the presence of 
recovery oriented attitudes among staff. It will be used to develop a 
Performance Measure that would require all sites to have a composite 
score on the ROSI that is in at least the 85th percentile of all 
Veterans Integrated Service Networks.

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    VA Form 10-21084b, Mental Health Recovery Measure (MHRM) is a brief 
self-report measure of a person's own progress toward recovery.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden
    a. Recovery Oriented System Indicator (ROSI), VA Form 10-21084a-
8,600.
    b. Mental Health Recovery Measure (MHRM), VA Form 10-2184b-5,733.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
    a. Recovery Oriented System Indicator (ROSI), VA Form 10-21084a-12 
minutes.
    b. Mental Health Recovery Measure (MHRM), VA Form 10-2184b-8 
minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: a. Recovery Oriented System 
Indicator (ROSI), VA Form 10-21084a-43,000. b. Mental Health Recovery 
Measure (MHRM), VA Form 10-2184b-43,000.

    Dated: April 17, 2008.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-9134 Filed 4-25-08; 8:45 am]
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