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collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Title: The Veterans’ Outcome
Assessment (VOA) (Veteran Survey
Interview), VA Form 10–211017.
OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW.
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: This collection is in
response to the requirements set out by
The National Defense Authorization Act
of Fiscal Year 2013 (NDAA), Public Law
112–239. Section 726 of the NDAA
requires VA to ‘‘develop and implement
a comprehensive set of measures to
assess mental health care services
furnished by the Department of Veterans
Affairs.’’ Responding to this
requirement, a VA workgroup therefore
developed a plan for a brief survey of a
representative sample of patients who
are new to mental health treatment. Data
collected will allow the program office
to ensure that the target audience is
being reached, effective treatments are
being offered, and tangible, quantitative
results are being measured and tracked
for continual program improvement.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Total Annual Burden:
2,140 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
4,280.
Dated: March 19, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0606]
Proposed Information Collection
(Regulation for Submission of
Evidence); Comment Request
Veterans Health
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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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
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publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
revision 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 collect or recover cost for
medical care or services provided or
furnished to veterans with non-serviceconnected conditions.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before May 23, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to
Audrey Revere, Office of Regulatory and
Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health
Administration (10B4), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email:
Audrey.revere@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0556’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Audrey Revere at (202) 461–5694.
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: Regulation for Submission of
Evidence—Title 38 CFR 17.101(a)(4).
OMB Control Number: 2900–0606.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Under the provisions of 38
CFR 17.101(a)(4), a third party payer
that is liable for reimbursing VA for care
and services VA provided to veterans
with non-service-connected conditions
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continues to have the option of paying
either the billed charges or the amount
the health plan demonstrates it would
pay to providers other than entities of
the United States for the same care or
services in the same geographic area. If
the amount submitted by the health
plan is less than the amount billed, VA
will accept the submission as payment,
subject to verification at VA’s
discretion. VA uses the information to
determine whether the third-party payer
has met the test of properly
demonstrating its equivalent private
sector provider payment amount for the
same care or services VA provided.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 800
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 2 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
400.
Dated: March 18, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014–06223 Filed 3–21–14; 8:45 am]
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Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory
Committee; Notice of Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.
2, that a meeting of the Geriatrics and
Gerontology Advisory Committee will
be held on April 15–16, 2014, in Room
530 at the Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC. On April 15, the
session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end
at 5 p.m. On April 16, the session will
begin at 8 a.m. and end at 12 noon. This
meeting is open to the public.
The purpose of the Committee is to
provide advice to the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs and the Under
Secretary for Health on all matters
pertaining to geriatrics and gerontology.
The Committee assesses the capability
of VA health care facilities and
programs to meet the medical,
psychological, and social needs of older
Veterans and evaluates VA programs
designated as Geriatric Research,
Education, and Clinical Centers.
The meeting will feature
presentations and discussions on VA’s
geriatrics and extended care programs,
aging research activities, updates on VA
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0606]
Proposed Information Collection (Regulation for Submission of
Evidence); 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 revision 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 collect or recover cost for medical
care or services provided or furnished to veterans with non-service-
connected conditions.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before May 23, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at
www.Regulations.gov; or to Audrey Revere, Office of Regulatory and
Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (10B4),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420 or email: Audrey.revere@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No.
2900-0556'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments
may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Revere at (202) 461-5694.
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: Regulation for Submission of Evidence--Title 38 CFR
17.101(a)(4).
OMB Control Number: 2900-0606.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: Under the provisions of 38 CFR 17.101(a)(4), a third
party payer that is liable for reimbursing VA for care and services VA
provided to veterans with non-service-connected conditions continues to
have the option of paying either the billed charges or the amount the
health plan demonstrates it would pay to providers other than entities
of the United States for the same care or services in the same
geographic area. If the amount submitted by the health plan is less
than the amount billed, VA will accept the submission as payment,
subject to verification at VA's discretion. VA uses the information to
determine whether the third-party payer has met the test of properly
demonstrating its equivalent private sector provider payment amount for
the same care or services VA provided.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 800 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 400.
Dated: March 18, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-06223 Filed 3-21-14; 8:45 am]
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