Proposed Information Collection (Applications and Appraisals for Employment for Title 38 Positions and Trainees); Comment Request, 3673-3674 [E9-1038]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 12 / Wednesday, January 21, 2009 / Notices 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: Agreement to Train On The Job Disabled Veterans, VA Form 28–1904. OMB Control Number: 2900–0678. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 28–1904 is a written agreement between an On the Job Training (OJT) establishment and VA. The agreement is necessary to ensure that OJT is providing claimants with the appropriate training and supervision, and VA’s obligation to provide claimants with the necessary tools, supplies, and equipment for such training. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Annual Burden: 150 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 600. Dated: January 12, 2009. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. E9–1037 Filed 1–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0205] Proposed Information Collection (Applications and Appraisals for Employment for Title 38 Positions and Trainees); Comment Request mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:54 Jan 16, 2009 Jkt 217001 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 evaluate claimants’ qualification for employment in VA’s healthcare services. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before March 23, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 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. 2900–0205’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Stout at (202) 461–5867 or FAX (202) 273–9381. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from 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: Applications and Appraisals for Employment for Title 38 Positions and Trainees, VA Forms 10–2850, 2850a through d, VA Form Letters 10–341a. OMB Control Number: 2900–0205. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA will use the data collected on VA Forms 10–2850, 2850a through d, VA Form Letters 10–341a and b to evaluate an applicant’s qualification for employment with the VA, as well as their training, educational, and professional experiences. The data is necessary to PO 00000 Frm 00133 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3673 determine the applicant’s suitability, grade level and clinical privileges. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: a. Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists and Optometrists, Chiropractors, VA Form 10–2850— 7,450 hours. b. Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VA Form 10–2850a— 29,799 hours. c. Application for Residents, VA Form 10–2850b—15,893 hours. d. Application for Associated Health Occupations, VA Form 10–2850c— 9,933 hours. e. Application for Health Professions Trainees, VA Form 10–2850d—28,143 hours. f. Appraisal of Applicant, VA Form Letter 10–341a—25,410 hours. g. Trainee Qualification and Credentials Verification Letter, VA Form Letter 10–341b—7,266 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: a. Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists and Optometrists, Chiropractors, VA Form 10–2850—30 minutes. b. Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VA Form 10–2850a—30 minutes. c. Application for Residents, VA Form 10–2850b—30 minutes. d. Application for Associated Health Occupations, VA Form 10–2850c—30 minutes. e. Application for Health Professions Trainees, VA Form 10–2850d—30 minutes. f. Appraisal of Applicant, VA Form FL 10–341a—30 minutes. g. Trainee Qualification and Credentials Verification Letter, VA Form 10–341b—5 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists and Optometrists, Chiropractors, VA Form 10–2850— 14,900. b. Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VA Form 10–2850a— 59,598. c. Application for Residents, VA Form 10–2850b—31,786. d. Application for Associated Health Occupations, VA Form 10–2850c— 19,866. e. Application for Health Professions Trainees, VA Form 10–2850d—56,286. f. Appraisal of Applicant, VA Form 10–341a—50,820. g. Trainee Qualification and Credentials Verification Letter, VA Form 10–341b—87,190. Dated: January 12, 2009. E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 3674 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 12 / Wednesday, January 21, 2009 / Notices By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. E9–1038 Filed 1–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0121] Agency Information Collection (Obtaining Supplemental Information From Hospital or Doctor) Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. 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 February 20, 2009. 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– 0121’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records 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. 2900–0121.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Obtaining Supplemental Information from Hospital or Doctor, VA FL 29– 551b. OMB Control Number: 2900–0121. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The form letter is used to request medical evidence from an insured’s attending physician or hospital in connection with continuing disability insurance 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 October 28, 2008 at pages 64014–64015. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 61 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 244. Dated: January 12, 2009. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. E9–1057 Filed 1–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:54 Jan 16, 2009 Jkt 217001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0178] Agency Information Collection (Monthly Certification of On-the-Job and Apprenticeship Training) Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. 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. DATE: Comments must be submitted on or before February 20, 2009. 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– 0178’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records 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@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0178.’’ PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Monthly Certification of On-theJob and Apprenticeship Training, VA Forms 22–6553d and 22–6553d-1. OMB Control Number: 2900–0178. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants receiving on-thejob and apprenticeship training complete VA Form 22–6553d to report the number of hours worked. Schools or training establishments also complete the form to report whether the claimant’s educational benefits are to be continued unchanged or terminated, and the effective date of such action. VA Form 22–6553d–1 is an identical printed copy of VA Form 22–6553d. Claimants use VA Form 22–6553d–1 when the computer-generated version of VA Form 22–6553d is not available. VA uses the data collected to process a claimant’s educational benefit claim. 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 November 10, 2008, at page 66690. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 30,722 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: Monthly. Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,481. Number of Responses Annually: 184,329. Dated: January 12, 2009. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. E9–1058 Filed 1–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0034] Agency Information Collection (Trainee Request for Leave—Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S.C.) Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 21, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3673-3674]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-1038]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0205]


Proposed Information Collection (Applications and Appraisals for 
Employment for Title 38 Positions and Trainees); Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 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 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 evaluate claimants' 
qualification for employment in VA's healthcare services.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before March 23, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
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. 2900-0205'' in any correspondence. During the comment 
period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Stout at (202) 461-5867 or FAX 
(202) 273-9381.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from 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: Applications and Appraisals for Employment for Title 38 
Positions and Trainees, VA Forms 10-2850, 2850a through d, VA Form 
Letters 10-341a.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0205.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA will use the data collected on VA Forms 10-2850, 2850a 
through d, VA Form Letters 10-341a and b to evaluate an applicant's 
qualification for employment with the VA, as well as their training, 
educational, and professional experiences. The data is necessary to 
determine the applicant's suitability, grade level and clinical 
privileges.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists and 
Optometrists, Chiropractors, VA Form 10-2850--7,450 hours.
    b. Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VA Form 10-
2850a--29,799 hours.
    c. Application for Residents, VA Form 10-2850b--15,893 hours.
    d. Application for Associated Health Occupations, VA Form 10-
2850c--9,933 hours.
    e. Application for Health Professions Trainees, VA Form 10-2850d--
28,143 hours.
    f. Appraisal of Applicant, VA Form Letter 10-341a--25,410 hours.
    g. Trainee Qualification and Credentials Verification Letter, VA 
Form Letter 10-341b--7,266 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
    a. Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists and 
Optometrists, Chiropractors, VA Form 10-2850--30 minutes.
    b. Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VA Form 10-
2850a--30 minutes.
    c. Application for Residents, VA Form 10-2850b--30 minutes.
    d. Application for Associated Health Occupations, VA Form 10-
2850c--30 minutes.
    e. Application for Health Professions Trainees, VA Form 10-2850d--
30 minutes.
    f. Appraisal of Applicant, VA Form FL 10-341a--30 minutes.
    g. Trainee Qualification and Credentials Verification Letter, VA 
Form 10-341b--5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists and 
Optometrists, Chiropractors, VA Form 10-2850--14,900.
    b. Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VA Form 10-
2850a--59,598.
    c. Application for Residents, VA Form 10-2850b--31,786.
    d. Application for Associated Health Occupations, VA Form 10-
2850c--19,866.
    e. Application for Health Professions Trainees, VA Form 10-2850d--
56,286.
    f. Appraisal of Applicant, VA Form 10-341a--50,820.
    g. Trainee Qualification and Credentials Verification Letter, VA 
Form 10-341b--87,190.

    Dated: January 12, 2009.


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    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. E9-1038 Filed 1-16-09; 8:45 am]
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