Proposed Information Collection (Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans (Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Diarrhea)) Activity: Comment Request, 64597-64598 [2012-25873]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 204 / Monday, October 22, 2012 / Notices NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email: nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0518’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or FAX (202) 632–8925. 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: Income Verification, VA Form 21–0161a. OMB Control Number: 2900–0518. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21–0161a is completed by employers of beneficiaries who have been identified as having inaccurately reported their income to VA. The data collected is used to determine the beneficiary’s entitlement to income dependent benefits. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Annual Burden: 15,000 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 30,000. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. 2012–25872 Filed 10–19–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:00 Oct 19, 2012 Jkt 229001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0742] Proposed Information Collection (Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans (Irritable Bowel Syndrome—Diarrhea)) 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 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 evaluate chronic gastrointestinal disorders in Persian Gulf War Veterans. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 21, 2012. SUMMARY: 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 ‘‘2900–0742’’ 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 (Public Law 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 ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00136 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64597 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. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10–2109a. b. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10–2109b. c. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans, VA Form 10–21092c. OMB Control Number: 2900–0742. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Approximately 25 percent military troops who were deployed in the first Persian Gulf War returned with persistent gastrointestinal symptoms, typical of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. The data collected from the survey will assist VA in determining whether chronic gastrointestinal illness in Persian Gulf Veterans was caused by the presence of bacteria in the intestines and whether eradication of these bacteria reduces symptoms of chronic diarrhea. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Total Annual Burden a. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10–2109a—41 hours. b. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10–2109b—31 hours. c. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans, VA Form 10–21092c—3,000 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent a. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10–2109a—15 minutes. b. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10–2109b—10 minutes. c. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans, VA Form 10–21092c—45 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents a. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10–2109a—165. b. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10–2109b—189. E:\FR\FM\22OCN1.SGM 22OCN1 64598 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 204 / Monday, October 22, 2012 / Notices c. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans, VA Form 10–21092c—4,000. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 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. Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board, Notice of Meetings [FR Doc. 2012–25873 Filed 10–19–12; 8:45 am] 92–463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the panels of the Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board will meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the dates indicated below: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Public Law BILLING CODE 8320–01–P Panel Date(s) Location Endocrinology-B ....................................................................................... Hematology .............................................................................................. Infectious Diseases-B .............................................................................. Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences-B .............................................. Neurobiology-A ......................................................................................... Cellular and Molecular Medicine .............................................................. Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences-A .............................................. Aging and Clinical Geriatrics .................................................................... Immunology-A .......................................................................................... Gastroenterology ...................................................................................... Clinical Trials ............................................................................................ Pulmonary Medicine ................................................................................. Infectious Diseases-A .............................................................................. Epidemiology ............................................................................................ Nephrology ............................................................................................... Neurobiology-C ........................................................................................ Oncology-A ............................................................................................... November November November November November November November November November November November November December December December December December 15, 2012 ........................ 16, 2012 ........................ 16, 2012 ........................ 16, 2012 ........................ 16, 2012 ........................ 19, 2012 ........................ 20, 2012 ........................ 28, 2012 ........................ 28, 2012 ........................ 29, 2012 ........................ 29–30, 2012 .................. 29–30, 2012 .................. 4, 2012 .......................... 6, 2012 .......................... 6, 2012 .......................... 6–7, 2012 ...................... 6–7, 2012 ...................... Neurobiology-E ......................................................................................... Cardiovascular Studies ............................................................................ Endocrinology-A ....................................................................................... Surgery ..................................................................................................... Clinical Application of Genetics ............................................................... Neurobiology-D ........................................................................................ Eligibility ................................................................................................... December 7, 2012 .......................... December 10, 2012 ........................ December 10–11, 2012 .................. December 11, 2012 ........................ December 12, 2012 ........................ December 13, 2012 ........................ January 18, 2013 ............................ *VA Central Office. *VA Central Office. Sheraton Crystal City Hotel. *VA Central Office. *VA Central Office. Sheraton Crystal City Hotel. Sheraton Crystal City Hotel. *VA Central Office. Sheraton Crystal City Hotel. Sheraton Crystal City Hotel. *VA Central Office. Sheraton Crystal City Hotel. *VA Central Office. *VA Central Office. Sheraton Crystal City Hotel. Sheraton Crystal City Hotel. American Association of Airport Executives. *VA Central Office. Sheraton Crystal City Hotel. Sheraton Crystal City Hotel. Sheraton Crystal City Hotel. *VA Central Office. Sheraton Crystal City Hotel. Sheraton Crystal City Hotel. The addresses of the meeting sites are: American Association of Airport Executives, 601 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA. Sheraton Crystal City, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia. VA Central Office, 131 M Street NE., Washington, DC. *Teleconference. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with The purpose of the Board is to provide advice on the scientific quality, budget, safety and mission relevance of investigator-initiated research proposals submitted for VA merit review consideration. Proposals submitted for review by the Board involve a wide range of medical specialties within the general areas of biomedical, behavioral and clinical science research. The panel meetings will be open to the public for approximately one-half hour at the start of each meeting to discuss the general status of the program. The remaining portion of each panel meeting will be closed to the public for the review, discussion, and evaluation of initial and renewal research proposals. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:00 Oct 19, 2012 Jkt 229001 The closed portion of each meeting involves discussion, examination, reference to staff and consultant critiques of research proposals. During this portion of each meeting, discussions will deal with scientific merit of each proposal and qualifications of personnel conducting the studies, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, as well as research information, the premature disclosure of which could significantly frustrate implementation of proposed agency action regarding such research proposals. As provided by subsection 10(d) of Public Law 92–463, as amended, closing portions of these PO 00000 Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 panel meetings is in accordance with 5 U.S.C., 552b(c)(6) and (9)(B). Those who plan to attend the general session or would like to obtain a copy of minutes of the panel meetings and rosters of the members of the panels should contact LeRoy G. Frey, Ph.D., Chief, Program Review (10P9B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, or call (202) 443–5674 or by email at Leroy.frey@va.gov. By Direction of the Secretary. Dated: October 16, 2012. Vivian Drake, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–25807 Filed 10–19–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\22OCN1.SGM 22OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2012)]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-25873]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0742]


Proposed Information Collection (Survey of Chronic 
Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans (Irritable Bowel 
Syndrome--Diarrhea)) Activity: 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 evaluate chronic 
gastrointestinal disorders in Persian Gulf War Veterans.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before December 21, 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 ``2900-0742'' 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 (Public Law 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. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10-2109a.
    b. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10-2109b.
    c. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf 
Veterans, VA Form 10-21092c.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0742.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Approximately 25 percent military troops who were 
deployed in the first Persian Gulf War returned with persistent 
gastrointestinal symptoms, typical of diarrhea-predominant irritable 
bowel syndrome. The data collected from the survey will assist VA in 
determining whether chronic gastrointestinal illness in Persian Gulf 
Veterans was caused by the presence of bacteria in the intestines and 
whether eradication of these bacteria reduces symptoms of chronic 
diarrhea.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Estimated Total Annual Burden

    a. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10-2109a--41 hours.
    b. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10-2109b--31 hours.
    c. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf 
Veterans, VA Form 10-21092c--3,000 hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent

    a. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10-2109a--15 minutes.
    b. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10-2109b--10 
minutes.
    c. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf 
Veterans, VA Form 10-21092c--45 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.

Estimated Number of Respondents

    a. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10-2109a--165.
    b. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10-2109b--189.

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    c. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf 
Veterans, VA Form 10-21092c--4,000.

    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. 2012-25873 Filed 10-19-12; 8:45 am]
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