Proposed Information Collection (Health Surveillance for a New Generation of U.S. Veterans); Comment Request, 64389 [2012-25743]

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• DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 203 (Friday, October 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 64389]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25743]



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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0722]


Proposed Information Collection (Health Surveillance for a New 
Generation of U.S. Veterans); 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 extension 
of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public 
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for 
information needed to plan and provide better health care for Operation 
Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before December 18, 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 ``2900-0722'' 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: Health Surveillance for a New Generation of U.S. Veterans 
Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0722
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The Health Surveillance for a New Generation of U.S. 
Veterans survey will be used to collect data from Operation Iraqi 
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans regarding their current 
health status and concerns, exposures of concern in the theater, health 
care preferences, and health behaviors and attitudes, and to gain 
knowledge on veterans who have not used VA health care since returning 
from the current conflict. The data collected will help VA to plan and 
provide better health care to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation 
Enduring Freedom veterans, as well as understanding the long-term 
consequences of military deployment.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 24,858 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 39 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 38,300.

    Dated: October 15, 2012.

    By direction of the Secretary.
William F. Russo,
Deputy Director, Office of Regulations Policy and Management, Office of 
the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2012-25743 Filed 10-18-12; 8:45 am]
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