Agency Information Collection Activity: VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Event Surveys Data Collection, 23135 [2017-10094]

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• DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 96 (Friday, May 19, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 23135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-10094]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0818]


Agency Information Collection Activity: VA National Veterans 
Sports Programs and Special Event Surveys Data Collection

AGENCY: Office of Public & Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of 
Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Public Affairs (OPA), 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 collection of 
information and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to 
evaluate the National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Event 
Surveys Data Collection is designed to allow program improvement and 
measure the tangible, quantifiable benefits of the events, using event 
applications. Information collected is used for the planning, 
distribution and utilization of resources and to allocate clinical and 
administrative support to patient treatment services. Data will allow 
the program office to ensure that the target audience is being reached, 
effective therapeutic treatments are being offered, and tangible, 
quantitative results are being measured and tracked for continual 
improvement.

DATES: Comments and recommendations must be received on or before July 
18, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; 
or to Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Office of Information & Technology 
(005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420; or email: cynthia.harvey-pryor@va.gov. Please 
refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0818 (VA National Veterans Sports 
Programs and Special Event Surveys)'' in any correspondence. During the 
comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise 
Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461-5870 or email 
cynthia.harvey-pryor@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0818'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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.

    Authority: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.

    Titles: VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Event 
Surveys.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0818.
    Type of Review: Extension with out change.
    Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers 
National Rehabilitation Special Events for Veterans who are receiving 
care at VA medical facilities. Each event promotes the healing of body 
and spirit by motivating Veterans to reach their full potential, 
improve their independence, and achieve a healthier lifestyle and 
higher quality of life. Surveys are designed to allow program 
improvement and measure the tangible, quantifiable benefits of the 
events using event applications. Information collection is used for the 
planning, distribution and utilization of resources and to allocate 
clinical and administrative support to patient treatment services.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2782 burden hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2.552 minutes.
    (a) National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, VA Form 10107 
(2.5 min.).
    (b) National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, VA Form 10108 (2.25 
min.).
    (c) National Veterans Golden Age Games, VA Form 10109 (2.5 min.).
    (d) National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, VA Form 10110 (2.25 
min.).
    (e) National Veterans TEE Tournament, VA Form 10111 (2.75 min.).
    (f) National Veterans Wheelchair Games, VA Form 10112 (2.75 min.).
    Frequency of Response: 28.75 (annual).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2275.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Privacy and Records Management, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-10094 Filed 5-18-17; 8:45 am]
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