Agency Information Collection Activity: Pulmonary Health and Deployment to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan, 16921-16922 [2018-07952]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 74 / Tuesday, April 17, 2018 / Notices maintenance, and purchase of services to provide the requested information. The IRS is seeking comments concerning the following form, and reporting and record-keeping requirements: Title: Distributions From an HSA, Archer MSA or Medical Advantage MSA. OMB Number: 1545–1517. Form Number: 1099–SA. Abstract: This form is used to report distributions from a medical savings account as required by Internal Revenue Code section 220(h). Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Responses: 25,839. Estimated Time per Response: 8 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,618. The following paragraph applies to the collection of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Approved: April 10, 2018. Laurie Brimmer, Senior Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2018–07967 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900—NEW] Agency Information Collection Activity: Pulmonary Health and Deployment to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:20 Apr 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 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. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 17, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–NEW’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk (OQPR), 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–NEW’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 38 CFR part 16. Title: Pulmonary Health and Deployment to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan. OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW. Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) is conducting a human subjects research study to understand the association between military deployment to Afghanistan, Iraq, and 5 other countries and current pulmonary function. Data on deployment locations, exposures while deployed, current pulmonary function and several important covariates are not available and will need to be collected from participants. This research study will generate data which will be used to assist VA in obtaining information that can be used to improve health care for Veterans. 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 at 83 FR 2876 on January 19, 2018, pages 2876– 2877. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: Recruitment Screening Module—517 hours. PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16921 Spirometry Screening Module—1,033 hours. Military Overview Module—517 hours. OEF/OIF/OND Location Module— 1,550 hours. Non-OEF/OIF/OND Location Module—1,550 hours. OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module— 1,033 hours. Non-OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module—1,033 hours. Civilian Occupation and Hobby Exposure Module—517 hours. Health, Smoking, and Demographics Module—1,550 hours. Medication and Dietary Supplement Module—1,033 hours. Participant Status Check-In Module— 517 hours. Spirometry—3,617 hours. Medical History Module—517 hours. Functional Health Module—413 hours. Health Symptoms Module—310 hours. Current Mood Module—517 hours. Participant Feedback Module—310 hours. Post-Visit Feedback Module—52 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: Recruitment Screening Module—5 minutes. Spirometry Screening Module—10 minutes. Military Overview Module—5 minutes. OEF/OIF/OND Location Module—15 minutes. Non-OEF/OIF/OND Location Module—15 minutes. OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module—10 minutes. Non-OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module—10 minutes. Civilian Occupation and Hobby Exposure Module—5 minutes. Health, Smoking, and Demographics Module—15 minutes. Medication and Dietary Supplement Module—10 minutes. Participant Status Check-In Module— 5 minutes. Spirometry—35 minutes. Medical History Module—5 minutes. Functional Health Module—4 minutes. Health Symptoms Module—3 minutes. Current Mood Module—5 minutes. Participant Feedback Module—3 minutes. Post-Visit Feedback Module—10 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: Recruitment Screening Module— 6200. E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1 16922 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 74 / Tuesday, April 17, 2018 / Notices Spirometry Screening Module—6200. Military Overview Module—6200. OEF/OIF/OND Location Module— 6200. Non-OEF/OIF/OND Location Module—6200. OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module– 6200. Non-OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module—6200. Civilian Occupation and Hobby Exposure Module—6200. Health, Smoking, and Demographics Module—6200. Medication and Dietary Supplement Module—6200. Participant Status Check-In Module– 6200. Spirometry—6200. Medical History Module—6200. Functional Health Module—6200. Health Symptoms Module—6200. Current Mood Module—6200. Participant Feedback Module—6200. Post-Visit Feedback Module—310. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2018–07952 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0744] Agency Information Collection Activity: VBA Call Center Satisfaction Survey Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 revision 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 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:20 Apr 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0744’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461– 5870. 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 the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VBA’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: The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, Public Law 103–62. August 3, 1993 and Title 38 U.S.C., § 527, Evaluation and Data Collection; 5 CFR 1320: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of Title: VBA Call Center Satisfaction Survey. OMB Control Number: 2900–0744. Type of Review: Revision 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. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 3,600 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 6 minutes. PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 36,000. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2018–07949 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900—NEW] Agency Information Collection Activity: Federal Medical Care Recovery Act Bill Requests Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. SUMMARY: 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—NEW’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 615–9241. 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. DATES: E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 17, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16921-16922]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-07952]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900--NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Pulmonary Health and 
Deployment to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
this notice announces that the Veterans Health 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.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 17, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 
17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
NEW'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, Office of 
Quality, Privacy and Risk (OQPR), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461-5870 or email 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
NEW'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Authority: 38 CFR part 16.
    Title: Pulmonary Health and Deployment to Southwest Asia and 
Afghanistan.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs Cooperative Studies 
Program (CSP) is conducting a human subjects research study to 
understand the association between military deployment to Afghanistan, 
Iraq, and 5 other countries and current pulmonary function. Data on 
deployment locations, exposures while deployed, current pulmonary 
function and several important covariates are not available and will 
need to be collected from participants. This research study will 
generate data which will be used to assist VA in obtaining information 
that can be used to improve health care for Veterans.
    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 at 83 FR 2876 on January 19, 2018, pages 
2876-2877.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    Recruitment Screening Module--517 hours.
    Spirometry Screening Module--1,033 hours.
    Military Overview Module--517 hours.
    OEF/OIF/OND Location Module--1,550 hours.
    Non-OEF/OIF/OND Location Module--1,550 hours.
    OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module--1,033 hours.
    Non-OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module--1,033 hours.
    Civilian Occupation and Hobby Exposure Module--517 hours.
    Health, Smoking, and Demographics Module--1,550 hours.
    Medication and Dietary Supplement Module--1,033 hours.
    Participant Status Check-In Module--517 hours.
    Spirometry--3,617 hours.
    Medical History Module--517 hours.
    Functional Health Module--413 hours.
    Health Symptoms Module--310 hours.
    Current Mood Module--517 hours.
    Participant Feedback Module--310 hours.
    Post-Visit Feedback Module--52 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:
    Recruitment Screening Module--5 minutes.
    Spirometry Screening Module--10 minutes.
    Military Overview Module--5 minutes.
    OEF/OIF/OND Location Module--15 minutes.
    Non-OEF/OIF/OND Location Module--15 minutes.
    OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module--10 minutes.
    Non-OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module--10 minutes.
    Civilian Occupation and Hobby Exposure Module--5 minutes.
    Health, Smoking, and Demographics Module--15 minutes.
    Medication and Dietary Supplement Module--10 minutes.
    Participant Status Check-In Module--5 minutes.
    Spirometry--35 minutes.
    Medical History Module--5 minutes.
    Functional Health Module--4 minutes.
    Health Symptoms Module--3 minutes.
    Current Mood Module--5 minutes.
    Participant Feedback Module--3 minutes.
    Post-Visit Feedback Module--10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    Recruitment Screening Module--6200.

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    Spirometry Screening Module--6200.
    Military Overview Module--6200.
    OEF/OIF/OND Location Module--6200.
    Non-OEF/OIF/OND Location Module--6200.
    OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module- 6200.
    Non-OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module--6200.
    Civilian Occupation and Hobby Exposure Module--6200.
    Health, Smoking, and Demographics Module--6200.
    Medication and Dietary Supplement Module--6200.
    Participant Status Check-In Module- 6200.
    Spirometry--6200.
    Medical History Module--6200.
    Functional Health Module--6200.
    Health Symptoms Module--6200.
    Current Mood Module--6200.
    Participant Feedback Module--6200.
    Post-Visit Feedback Module--310.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-07952 Filed 4-16-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 8320-01-P

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