Proposed Information Collection (Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Longitudinal Study Survey) Activity: Comment Request, 2349-2350 [2012-674]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 17, 2012 / Notices Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Annual Burden a. Electronically—104,262 hours. b. Paper copy—55,855 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent c. Electronically—8 minutes. d. Paper copy—10 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents a. Electronically—781,967. b. Paper copy—335,129. Dated: January 11, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–673 Filed 1–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0712] Proposed Information Collection (Nation-wide Customer Satisfaction Surveys) Activity: Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 revision of a previously approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to identify problems or complaints in VA’s health care services. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before March 19, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Veterans Health Administration (10P7BFP) Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email: cynthia.harvey-pryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0712’’ in any correspondence. During srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:12 Jan 13, 2012 Jkt 226001 the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461–5870 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 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: Nation-wide Customer Satisfaction Surveys, VA Forms 10– 1465–2 through 10–1465–6. OMB Control Number: 2900–0712. Type of Review: Revision of a previously approved collection. Abstract: The Survey of Health Experience of Patients (SHEP) Survey is used to obtain information from VA patients that will be used to identify problems or compliant and to improve the quality of health care services delivered to veterans. Data will be use to measure improvement toward the goal of matching or exceeding non-VA external benchmark performance. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden a. Inpatient Short Form, VA Form 10– 1465–2—18,750 hours. b. Ambulatory Care Long Form, VA Form 10–1465–3—9,802 hours. c. Ambulatory Care Short Form, VA Form 10–1465–4—42,233 hours. d. Clinician and Group Survey Patient Centered Medical Home, Short Form, VA Form 10–1465–5.—20,000 hours. e. Clinician and Group Survey Patient Centered Medical Home, Long Form, VA Form 10–1465–6—3,333 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent a. Inpatient Short Form, VA Form 10– 1465–2—15 minutes. PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2349 b. Ambulatory Care Long Form, VA Form 10–1465–3—25 minutes. c. Ambulatory Care Short Form, VA Form 10–1465–4—20 minutes. d. Clinician and Group Survey Patient Centered Medical Home, Short Form, VA Form 10–1465–5—15 minutes. e. Clinician and Group Survey Patient Centered Medical Home, Long Form, VA Form 10–1465–6—25 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents a. Inpatient Short Form, VA Form 10– 1465–2—75,000. b. Ambulatory Care Long Form, VA Form 10–1465–3—23,524. c. Ambulatory Care Short Form, VA Form 10–1465–4—126,700. d. Clinician and Group Survey Patient Centered Medical Home, Short Form, VA Form 10–1465–5—20,000. e. Clinician and Group Survey Patient Centered Medical Home, Long Form, VA Form 10–1465–6—3,333. Dated: January 11, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–675 Filed 1–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (VR&E Longitudinal Study Survey)] Proposed Information Collection (Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Longitudinal Study Survey) Activity: Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 determine the long-term outcomes of Veterans participating in VBA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 2350 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 17, 2012 / Notices collection of information should be received on or before March 19, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email nancy.kessinger@ va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900—New (VR&E Longitudinal Study Survey)’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or FAX (202) 275–5947. 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, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 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: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Longitudinal Study Survey. OMB Control Number: 2900—New (VR&E Longitudinal Study Survey). Type of Review: New data collection. Abstract: As required by Public Law 110–389 Section 334, VBA will collect survey data on individuals who began participating in the VR&E program during fiscal years 2010, 2012, and 2014. VA will conduct a study of this data to determine the long-term positive outcomes of individuals participating in VBA’s VR&E program. The purpose of this study is to monitor the effectiveness of VR&E program, so that we can find ways to improve the program and increase the support VA provide to Veterans on a daily basis. Affected Public: Individuals and Households. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:12 Jan 13, 2012 Jkt 226001 Estimated Annual Burden: 2,333 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,000. Dated: January 11, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–674 Filed 1–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0074] Agency Information Collection (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training): Activity Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 16, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through 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– 0074’’ 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) 632– 7479, FAX (202) 273–0487 or email denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0074.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Request for Change of Program or Place of Training, VA Form 22–1995. OMB Control Number: 2900–0074. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Abstract: Claimants receiving educational benefits complete VA Form 22–1995 to request a change in program or training establishment. VA uses the data collected to determine the claimant’s eligibility for continued educational 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 November 1, 2011, at pages 67558– 67559. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden a. Electronically—8,709 hours. b. Paper Copy—27,095 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent a. Electronically—15 minutes. b. Paper Copy—20 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents a. Electronically—34,836. b. Paper Copy—81,284. Dated: January 11, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–672 Filed 1–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0579] Agency Information Collection (Request for Vocational Training Benefits—Certain Children of Vietnam Veterans): Activity Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 17, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2349-2350]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-674]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New (VR&E Longitudinal Study Survey)]


Proposed Information Collection (Vocational Rehabilitation and 
Employment Longitudinal Study Survey) Activity: Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 
determine the long-term outcomes of Veterans participating in VBA's 
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed

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collection of information should be received on or before March 19, 
2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 
Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email nancy.kessinger@ va.gov. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900--New (VR&E Longitudinal Study 
Survey)'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments 
may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461-9769 
or FAX (202) 275-5947.

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, VBA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary 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: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Longitudinal Study 
Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 2900--New (VR&E Longitudinal Study Survey).
    Type of Review: New data collection.
    Abstract: As required by Public Law 110-389 Section 334, VBA will 
collect survey data on individuals who began participating in the VR&E 
program during fiscal years 2010, 2012, and 2014. VA will conduct a 
study of this data to determine the long-term positive outcomes of 
individuals participating in VBA's VR&E program. The purpose of this 
study is to monitor the effectiveness of VR&E program, so that we can 
find ways to improve the program and increase the support VA provide to 
Veterans on a daily basis.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,333 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,000.

    Dated: January 11, 2012.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-674 Filed 1-13-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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