Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review, 70211-70212 [2012-28453]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 226 / Friday, November 23, 2012 / Notices control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on September 13, 2012, at page 56709– 56710. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Annual Burden: 646 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2 Hours. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 323. Dated: November 19, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Robert C. McFetridge, Director, Office of Regulations Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2012–28446 Filed 11–21–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0744] Agency Information Collection Activities (Call Center Satisfaction Survey) 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. 3501–21), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 and it includes the actual data collection instrument. SUMMARY: Comments must be submitted on or before December 24, 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– 0744’’ in any correspondence. For Further Information or a Copy of the Submission Contact: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632–7492, FAX (202) 632– mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:03 Nov 21, 2012 Jkt 229001 7583 or email: crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0744.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: VBA Call Center Satisfaction Survey. OMB Control Number: 2900–0744. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VBA maintains a commitment to improve the overall quality of service for Veterans. Feedback from Veterans regarding their recent experience to the VA call centers will provide VBA with three key benefits to: (1) Identify what is most important to Veterans; (2) determine what to do to improve the call center experience; and (3) serve to guide training and/or operational activities aimed at enhancing the quality of service provided to Veterans and active duty personnel. 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 September 13, 2012, at page 56710. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 3,600 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 6 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 36,000. Dated: November 19, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Robert C. McFetridge, Director, Office of Regulations Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2012–28447 Filed 11–21–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New (NCA Emerging Burial Survey Needs)] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–21), this notice announces that the National Cemetery SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70211 Administration (NCA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted 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 December 24, 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. 2900New (NCA Emerging Burial Survey Needs) in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632– 7492, FAX (202) 632–7583 or email: crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900-New (NCA Emerging Burial Survey Needs).’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Titles: NCA Emerging Burial Survey Needs. a. 2012 Veterans Burial Benefits Survey b. Focus Group c. New and Emerging Burial Practices Study: Structured Interview Guide. OMB Control Number: 2900-New (NCA Emerging Burial Survey Needs). Type of Review: New data collection. Abstract: NCA has over the past several years made significant efforts to evaluate its burial program. In 2008, NCA completed the first comprehensive evaluation of its burial benefits program, which included a nation-wide survey of Veterans that, among other things, assessed the reasons that Veterans choose—or do not choose—burial in a national cemetery. Although the survey assessed what types of interment practices were currently available through NCA and evaluated Veterans’ preferences for existing interment practices, it did not determine Veterans’ preferences for interment options that were beyond what was currently offered by VA at that time. NCA now seeks to both update the their understanding of the Veterans’ satisfaction with NCA’s current services, and to understand what additional internment options might be of interest to our Veterans and how they would view the inclusion of these options at the national cemeteries or other venues. The survey and focus groups will form the basis for review of E:\FR\FM\23NON1.SGM 23NON1 70212 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 226 / Friday, November 23, 2012 / Notices various policies and the performance of follow-on research into specific emerging interment options. 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 September 13, 2012, at pages 56713– 56714. Affected Public: Individuals or households Estimated Annual Burden: a. 2012 Veterans Burial Benefits Survey—3,572 hours. b. Focus Group—240 hours. c. New and Emerging Burial Practices Study: Structured Interview Guide—75 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: a. 2012 Veterans Burial Benefits Survey—14 minutes. b. Focus Group—90 minutes. c. New and Emerging Burial Practices Study: Structured Interview Guide—90 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. 2012 Veterans Burial Benefits Survey—15,307. b. Focus Group—160. c. New and Emerging Burial Practices Study: Structured Interview Guide—50. Dated: November 19, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Robert C. McFetridge, Director, Office of Regulations Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2012–28453 Filed 11–21–12; 8:45 am] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:03 Nov 21, 2012 Jkt 229001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0525.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [OMB Control No. 2900–0525] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review: VA MATIC Enrollment/Change 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 December 24, 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– 0525’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 7492, fax (202) 632–7583 or email SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Title: VA MATIC Enrollment/Change, VA Form 29–0165. OMB Control Number: 2900–0525. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants complete VA Form 29–0165 to enroll in VA MATIC or change their financial institution from which VA currently deducts his/ her Government Life Insurance premium. 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 September 13, 2012, at pages 56711– 56712. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,250 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000. Dated: November 19, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Robert C. McFetridge, Director, Office of Regulations Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2012–28454 Filed 11–21–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\23NON1.SGM 23NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 226 (Friday, November 23, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70211-70212]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-28453]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New (NCA Emerging Burial Survey Needs)]


Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. 3501-21), this notice announces that the National Cemetery 
Administration (NCA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted 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 December 24, 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-New (NCA Emerging Burial Survey Needs) in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records 
Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632-7492, FAX (202) 632-7583 or email: 
crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-New (NCA 
Emerging Burial Survey Needs).''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Titles: NCA Emerging Burial Survey Needs.
    a. 2012 Veterans Burial Benefits Survey
    b. Focus Group
    c. New and Emerging Burial Practices Study: Structured Interview 
Guide.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New (NCA Emerging Burial Survey Needs).
    Type of Review: New data collection.
    Abstract: NCA has over the past several years made significant 
efforts to evaluate its burial program. In 2008, NCA completed the 
first comprehensive evaluation of its burial benefits program, which 
included a nation-wide survey of Veterans that, among other things, 
assessed the reasons that Veterans choose--or do not choose--burial in 
a national cemetery. Although the survey assessed what types of 
interment practices were currently available through NCA and evaluated 
Veterans' preferences for existing interment practices, it did not 
determine Veterans' preferences for interment options that were beyond 
what was currently offered by VA at that time. NCA now seeks to both 
update the their understanding of the Veterans' satisfaction with NCA's 
current services, and to understand what additional internment options 
might be of interest to our Veterans and how they would view the 
inclusion of these options at the national cemeteries or other venues. 
The survey and focus groups will form the basis for review of

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various policies and the performance of follow-on research into 
specific emerging interment options.
    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 September 13, 2012, at pages 56713-56714.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. 2012 Veterans Burial Benefits Survey--3,572 hours.
    b. Focus Group--240 hours.
    c. New and Emerging Burial Practices Study: Structured Interview 
Guide--75 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
    a. 2012 Veterans Burial Benefits Survey--14 minutes.
    b. Focus Group--90 minutes.
    c. New and Emerging Burial Practices Study: Structured Interview 
Guide--90 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. 2012 Veterans Burial Benefits Survey--15,307.
    b. Focus Group--160.
    c. New and Emerging Burial Practices Study: Structured Interview 
Guide--50.

    Dated: November 19, 2012.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Robert C. McFetridge,
Director, Office of Regulations Policy and Management, Office of the 
General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2012-28453 Filed 11-21-12; 8:45 am]
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