Proposed Information Collection (Former Prisoner of War Medical History); Comment Request, 45717 [2012-18728]

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• DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 148 (Wednesday, August 1, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 45717]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-18728]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0427]


Proposed Information Collection (Former Prisoner of War Medical 
History); 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 to assess the health care 
disability compensation or rehabilitation needs of Former Prisoners of 
War (FPOW) veterans.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 1, 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 ``2900-0427'' in any correspondence. During the comment 
period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor (202) 461-5870 or 
FAX (202) 273-9387.

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.
    Title: Former Prisoner of War (FPOW) Medical History, VA Form 10-
0048.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0427.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 10-0048 is completed by a VA physician during a 
medical examination of a Former Prisoner of War veteran. VA will use 
the data collected as a guide and reference for treatment planning for 
the FPOW veteran.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 113 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 90 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 75.

    Dated: July 27, 2012.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-18728 Filed 7-31-12; 8:45 am]
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