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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 June 18, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Brian McCarthy, 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. 2900–0790’’ 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 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 111–163
Section 307.
Title: Application and Reporting
Requirements to Receive Grants under
38 CFR 17.703; VA Form 10–10055, VA
Form 10–10056.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0790.
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: Section 307 of Title III of the
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus
Health Services Act of 2010 (section
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307) requires VA to establish a program
to provide grants to eligible entities to
assist veterans in highly rural areas
through innovative transportation
services to travel to VA medical centers,
and to otherwise assist in providing
transportation services in connection
with the provision of VA medical care
to these veterans. Paragraph (a) of
section 307 mandates that VA will
award grants to eligible entities for these
purposes, and paragraph (b) of section
307 mandates that VA will establish
procedures for evaluating grant
applications. This collection of
information is necessary to fulfill VA’s
obligations under section 307.
Affected Public: Individuals and
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 200 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 111 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
100.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of
Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0793]
Agency Information Collection
Activity: VA Health Professional
Scholarship and Visual Impairment
and Orientation and Mobility
Professional Scholarship Programs
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
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 identify areas for
improvement in clinical training
programs.
SUMMARY:
Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
DATES:
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collection of information should be
received on or before June 18, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to
Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory
and Administrative Affairs, Veterans
Health Administration (10B4),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC
20420 or email: Brian.McCarthy4@
va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control
No. 2900–0793’’ 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 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:
1. Academic Verification, VA Form
10–0491.
2. Addendum to Application, VA
Form 10–0491a.
3. Annual VA Employment Deferment
Verification, VA Form 10–0491c
4. Education Program Completion
Notice Service Obligation Placement,
VA Form 10–0491d
5. Evaluation Recommendation Form,
VA Form 10–0491e
6. HPSP Agreement, VA Form 10–
0491f
7. HPSP/OMPSP Application, VA
Form 10–0491g
8. Notice of Approaching Graduation,
VA Form 10–0491h
9. Notice of Change and/or Annual
Academic Status Report, VA Form 10–
0491i
10. Request for Deferment for
Advanced Education, VA Form 10–
0491j
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11. VA Scholarship Offer Response,
VA Form 10–0491k
12. VIOMPSP Agreement, VA Form
10–0491l
13. Mobility Agreement, VA Form 10–
0491m
OMB Control Number: 2900–0793.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstracts:
The information required determines
the eligibility or suitability of an
applicant desiring to receive an award
under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 7601
through 7619, and 38 U.S.C. 7501
through 7505. The information is
needed to apply for the VA Health
Professional Scholarship Program or
Visual Impairment and Orientation and
Mobility Professional Scholarship
Program. The VA Health Professional
Scholarship Program awards
scholarships to students receiving
education or training in a direct or
indirect healthcare services discipline to
assist in providing an adequate supply
of such personnel for VA and for the
United States. The Visual Impairment
and Orientation and Mobility
Professional Scholarship Program
awards scholarships to students
pursuing a program of study leading to
a degree in visual impairment or
orientation and mobility in order to
increase the supply of qualified blind
rehabilitation specialists for VA and the
Nation.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Burden:
APPLICANTS
VA Forms
10–0491g—Application
10–0491—Academic
Verification ................
10–0491e—Evaluation
& Recommendation ..
10–0491a—Addendum
to Application ............
Total ......................
× # of
responses
# of
respondents
× # of
minutes
Equals
÷ by
60 =
Equals
(minutes)
Number
of hours
1,500
1
1,500
60
90,000
........................
1,500
1,500
1
1,500
60
90,000
........................
1,500
1,500
2
3,000
50
150,000
........................
2,500
450 (30%)
1
450
10
4,500
........................
75
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
5,575
APPLICANTS SELECTED TO RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP
VA Forms
× # of
responses
# of
respondents
10–0491m—Mobility
Agreement ................
10–0491L—Agreement
for the VIOMPSP ......
10–0491k—VA Scholarship Offer Response
10–0491i—Notice of
Change and/or Annual Academic Status
Report .......................
10–0491h—Notice of
Approaching Graduation ............................
10–0491d—Education
Program Completion
Notice/Service Obligation Placement ......
10–0491j—Request for
Deferment for Advanced Education .....
10–0491c—Annual VA
Employment/
Deferment
Verification ................
× # of
minutes
Equals
÷ by
60 =
Equals
(minutes)
Number
of hours
1
30
10
300
........................
5
30
1
30
15
450
........................
8
30
1
30
10
300
........................
5
30
1
30
20
600
........................
10
30
1
30
10
300
........................
5
30
1
30
20
600
........................
10
6
1
6
10
60
........................
1
30
1
24
10
240
........................
4
Total ......................
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48
Grand Total
for
VIOMPSP ...
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
5,623
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (HPSP) APPLICANTS
VA Forms
# of
respondents
10–0491g—Application
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5,000
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minutes
Equals
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(minutes)
60
300,000
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60 =
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Number
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HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (HPSP) APPLICANTS—Continued
VA Forms
10–0491—Academic
Verification ................
10–0491e—Evaluation
& Recommendation ..
10–0491a—Addendum
to Application ............
Total ......................
× # of
responses
# of
respondents
× # of
minutes
Equals
Equals
(minutes)
÷ by
60 =
Number
of hours
5,000
1
5,000
60
300,000
........................
5,000
5,000
2
10,000
50
500,000
........................
8,333
1500 (30%)
1
1500
10
15,000
........................
250
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
18,583
APPLICANTS SELECTED TO RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP
VA Forms
# of
respondents
10–0491m—Mobility
Agreement ................
10–0491f—Agreement
for the HPSP ............
10–0491k—VA Scholarship Offer Response
10–0491i—Notice of
Change and/or Annual Academic Status
Report .......................
10–0491h—Notice of
Approaching Graduation ............................
10–0491d—Education
Program Completion
Notice/Service Obligation Placement ......
10–0491j—Request for
Deferment for Advanced Education .....
10–0491c—Annual VA
Employment/
Deferment
Verification ................
× # of
responses
× # of
minutes
Equals
Equals
(minutes)
÷ by
60 =
Number
of hours
100
1
100
10
1,000
........................
17
100
1
100
15
1,500
........................
25
100
1
100
10
1,000
........................
17
100
1
100
20
2,000
........................
33
100
1
100
10
1,000
........................
17
100
1
100
20
2,000
........................
33
20
1
20
10
200
........................
3
80
1
80
10
800
........................
13
Total ......................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
158
Grand Total
for HPSP ....
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
18,741
Grand
Total for
Both
VIOMPSP and
HPSP ..
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
24,364
Frequency of Response: Annually.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of
Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 17, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16925-16927]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-07950]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0793]
Agency Information Collection Activity: VA Health Professional
Scholarship and Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility
Professional Scholarship Programs
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 identify areas for improvement in
clinical training programs.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before June 18, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at
www.Regulations.gov; or to Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory and
Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (10B4),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC
20420 or email: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900-0793'' 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 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:
1. Academic Verification, VA Form 10-0491.
2. Addendum to Application, VA Form 10-0491a.
3. Annual VA Employment Deferment Verification, VA Form 10-0491c
4. Education Program Completion Notice Service Obligation
Placement, VA Form 10-0491d
5. Evaluation Recommendation Form, VA Form 10-0491e
6. HPSP Agreement, VA Form 10-0491f
7. HPSP/OMPSP Application, VA Form 10-0491g
8. Notice of Approaching Graduation, VA Form 10-0491h
9. Notice of Change and/or Annual Academic Status Report, VA Form
10-0491i
10. Request for Deferment for Advanced Education, VA Form 10-0491j
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11. VA Scholarship Offer Response, VA Form 10-0491k
12. VIOMPSP Agreement, VA Form 10-0491l
13. Mobility Agreement, VA Form 10-0491m
OMB Control Number: 2900-0793.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstracts:
The information required determines the eligibility or suitability
of an applicant desiring to receive an award under the provisions of 38
U.S.C. 7601 through 7619, and 38 U.S.C. 7501 through 7505. The
information is needed to apply for the VA Health Professional
Scholarship Program or Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility
Professional Scholarship Program. The VA Health Professional
Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students receiving education
or training in a direct or indirect healthcare services discipline to
assist in providing an adequate supply of such personnel for VA and for
the United States. The Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility
Professional Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students
pursuing a program of study leading to a degree in visual impairment or
orientation and mobility in order to increase the supply of qualified
blind rehabilitation specialists for VA and the Nation.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Burden:
Applicants
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# of x # of Equals Number of
VA Forms respondents responses Equals x # of minutes (minutes) / by 60 = hours
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10-0491g--Application................... 1,500 1 1,500 60 90,000 .............. 1,500
10-0491--Academic Verification.......... 1,500 1 1,500 60 90,000 .............. 1,500
10-0491e--Evaluation & Recommendation... 1,500 2 3,000 50 150,000 .............. 2,500
10-0491a--Addendum to Application....... 450 (30%) 1 450 10 4,500 .............. 75
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Total............................... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. 5,575
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Applicants Selected To Receive a Scholarship
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# of x # of Equals Number of
VA Forms respondents responses Equals x # of minutes (minutes) / by 60 = hours
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10-0491m--Mobility Agreement............ 30 1 30 10 300 .............. 5
10-0491L--Agreement for the VIOMPSP..... 30 1 30 15 450 .............. 8
10-0491k--VA Scholarship Offer Response. 30 1 30 10 300 .............. 5
10-0491i--Notice of Change and/or Annual 30 1 30 20 600 .............. 10
Academic Status Report.................
10-0491h--Notice of Approaching 30 1 30 10 300 .............. 5
Graduation.............................
10-0491d--Education Program Completion 30 1 30 20 600 .............. 10
Notice/Service Obligation Placement....
10-0491j--Request for Deferment for 6 1 6 10 60 .............. 1
Advanced Education.....................
10-0491c--Annual VA Employment/Deferment 30 1 24 10 240 .............. 4
Verification...........................
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Total............................... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. 48
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Grand Total for VIOMPSP......... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. 5,623
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Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP) Applicants
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# of x # of Equals Number of
VA Forms respondents responses Equals x # of minutes (minutes) / by 60 = hours
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10-0491g--Application................... 5,000 1 5,000 60 300,000 .............. 5,000
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10-0491--Academic Verification.......... 5,000 1 5,000 60 300,000 .............. 5,000
10-0491e--Evaluation & Recommendation... 5,000 2 10,000 50 500,000 .............. 8,333
10-0491a--Addendum to Application....... 1500 (30%) 1 1500 10 15,000 .............. 250
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Total............................... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. 18,583
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Applicants Selected To Receive a Scholarship
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# of x # of Equals Number of
VA Forms respondents responses Equals x # of minutes (minutes) / by 60 = hours
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10-0491m--Mobility Agreement............ 100 1 100 10 1,000 .............. 17
10-0491f--Agreement for the HPSP........ 100 1 100 15 1,500 .............. 25
10-0491k--VA Scholarship Offer Response. 100 1 100 10 1,000 .............. 17
10-0491i--Notice of Change and/or Annual 100 1 100 20 2,000 .............. 33
Academic Status Report.................
10-0491h--Notice of Approaching 100 1 100 10 1,000 .............. 17
Graduation.............................
10-0491d--Education Program Completion 100 1 100 20 2,000 .............. 33
Notice/Service Obligation Placement....
10-0491j--Request for Deferment for 20 1 20 10 200 .............. 3
Advanced Education.....................
10-0491c--Annual VA Employment/Deferment 80 1 80 10 800 .............. 13
Verification...........................
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Total............................... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. 158
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Grand Total for HPSP............ .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. 18,741
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Grand Total for Both VIOMPSP .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. 24,364
and HPSP...................
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Frequency of Response: Annually.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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