Agency Information Collection Activity: Veterans' Health Benefits Handbook Questionnaire, 40064 [2017-17811]

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• DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 23, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 40064]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-17811]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0773]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Veterans' Health Benefits 
Handbook Questionnaire

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Veterans Health Administration, 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.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 23, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Brian McCarthy, Veterans Health Administration, Office of 
Regulatory and Administrative Affairs (10B4), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to 
Brian.McCarthy4@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0773'' 
in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be 
viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 461-6345.

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: EO 12862.
    Title: Veterans' Health Benefits Handbook Questionnaire--VA Form 
10-0507.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0773.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The Veterans' Health Benefits Handbook is available to 
all enrolled Veterans. The Handbook contains general eligibility and 
benefits information and most importantly, information specific to the 
Veteran. VHA seeks approval for this collection to provide Veterans an 
opportunity to provide anonymous feedback on the content and 
presentation of the material contained in the Handbook. VHA will use 
the information gathered to determine how well the Handbook meets 
Veterans' needs and make changes to the Handbook where needed. This 
voluntary survey will not be used as a substitute for traditional 
program evaluation surveys that measure objective outcomes. To maximize 
the voluntary response rates, the information collection will be 
designed to foster convenient, simple and barrier free participation. 
The data collected will consist of the minimum amount of information 
necessary to determine customer satisfaction. The areas of concern to 
VHA and its customers change rapidly and it is essential to have the 
ability to evaluate customer concerns in a timely manner.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 135 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,060.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality and Compliance, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-17811 Filed 8-22-17; 8:45 am]
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