Agency Information Collection Activity: Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), 28350 [2018-13026]

Download as PDF amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 28350 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 117 / Monday, June 18, 2018 / Notices determine if an adequate mobilization base exists for national defense and for use in a national emergency. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on February 20, 2018. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 18, 2018. ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the Department’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for the Department to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Gearhart, Telephone: 202– 366–1867; or email: beth.gearhart@ dot.gov, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Shipbuilding Orderbook and Shipyard Employment. OMB Control Number: 2133–0029. Type of Request: Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection. Abstract: In compliance with 46 U.S.C. 50102 (2007), the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, as amended, MARAD conducts this survey to obtain information from the shipbuilding and ship repair industry to be used primarily to determine, if an adequate mobilization base exists for national defense and for use in a national emergency. Respondents: Owners of U.S. shipyards who agree to complete the requested information. Affected Public: Owners of U.S. shipyards who agree to complete the requested information. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. Estimated Number of Responses: 200. Estimated Hours per Response: 30 minutes. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100. Frequency of Response: Annually. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 Jun 15, 2018 Jkt 244001 (Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.93) * * * * * By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: June 13, 2018. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2018–12994 Filed 6–15–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–NEW] Agency Information Collection Activity: Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) 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 new 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 August 17, 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(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00169 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 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; 38 U.S.C., Part I, Chapter 5, Section 527. Title: Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW. Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: Public Law 111–163, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 authorized the Department of Veteran Affairs to implement the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). The resultant data from the individual Veteran and caregiver satisfaction surveys will be used to inform VA with an overall gauge of satisfaction with PCAFC participants and will assist in the identification of possible future program improvements. The surveys will solicit voluntary opinions and are not intended to collect information required to obtain or maintain eligibility for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program or benefit. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: Veteran Survey: 6,750 hours. Caregiver Survey: 7,000 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: Veteran Survey: 15 minutes. Caregiver Survey: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: Once. Estimated Number of Respondents: Veteran Survey: 27,000. Caregiver Survey: 28,000. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2018–13026 Filed 6–15–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 117 (Monday, June 18, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 28350]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13026]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Program of Comprehensive 
Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)

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 new 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 August 17, 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 [email protected]. 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(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 111-163; 38 U.S.C., Part I, Chapter 5, 
Section 527.
    Title: Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers 
(PCAFC).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: Public Law 111-163, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus 
Health Services Act of 2010 authorized the Department of Veteran 
Affairs to implement the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family 
Caregivers (PCAFC). The resultant data from the individual Veteran and 
caregiver satisfaction surveys will be used to inform VA with an 
overall gauge of satisfaction with PCAFC participants and will assist 
in the identification of possible future program improvements. The 
surveys will solicit voluntary opinions and are not intended to collect 
information required to obtain or maintain eligibility for a Department 
of Veterans Affairs (VA) program or benefit.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    Veteran Survey: 6,750 hours.
    Caregiver Survey: 7,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:
    Veteran Survey: 15 minutes.
    Caregiver Survey: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    Veteran Survey: 27,000.
    Caregiver Survey: 28,000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-13026 Filed 6-15-18; 8:45 am]
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