Agency Information Collection Activity: Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) Web-Accessible Self-Assessment/Questionnaire, 19829-19830 [2019-09154]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 87 / Monday, May 6, 2019 / Notices Under 12 CFR 32.9(b)(1)(i)(C)(1), the use of a model (other than the model approved for purposes of the Advanced Measurement Approach in the capital rules) must be approved in advance and in writing by the OCC specifically for part 32 purposes. If a national bank or federal savings association proposes to use an internal model that has been approved by the OCC for purposes of the Advanced Measurement Approach, the institution must provide prior written notification to the OCC prior to use of the model for lending limits purposes. OCC approval also is required before any substantive revisions are made to a model that is used for lending limits purposes. Estimated Number of Respondents: 295. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,958 hours. All comments will be considered in formulating the subsequent submission and become a matter of public record. 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[FR Doc. 2019–09137 Filed 5–3–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P [FR Doc. 2019–09227 Filed 5–3–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–33–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Departmental Offices; Renewal of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES ACTION: Notice of renewal. In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, with the concurrence of the General Services Administration, the Secretary of the Treasury is renewing the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee of the SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:35 May 03, 2019 Jkt 247001 [OMB Control No. 2900–0800] Agency Information Collection Activity: Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) WebAccessible Self-Assessment/ Questionnaire Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19829 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. SUMMARY: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before July 5, 2019. DATES: 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. 2900–0800’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 615–9241. 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. Title: Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) Webaccessible Self-Assessment/ Questionnaire, VA Form 10–10066. OMB Control Number: 2900–0800. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\06MYN1.SGM 06MYN1 jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES 19830 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 87 / Monday, May 6, 2019 / Notices Type of Review: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection. Abstract: Public Law 112–260 Section 201, enacted by President Obama on 10 January 2013, required Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain an ‘‘Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR)’’ no later than one year from enactment. VA launched the AHOBPR in June 2014. There is no sunset date identified in the law. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may ‘‘include any information in such registry that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary to ascertain and monitor the health effects of the exposure of members of the Armed Forces to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits.’’ Currently, VA plans to operate the AHOBPR indefinitely, and we request approval to continue administering the questionnaire. The Qarmat Ali (QA) program is a new request for a follow-up information collection for a subset of Veterans impacted by a specific airborne hazard. In the Spring and Summer of 2003, approximately 700 U.S. Servicemembers may have been impacted by a specific airborne hazard while serving at a water injection plant in Qarmat Ali, Iraq. The Department of Defense (DoD) was unable to determine specific exposure levels near the water treatment facility. In 2010, in response to DoD’s notification, the VA offered no-cost medical evaluations and encouraged the cohort to enroll in a new Qarmat Ali medical surveillance program within the Gulf War Registry. The QA cohort is also eligible to participate in the AHOBPR program due to their deployment to Iraq. As part of the planned 5-year periodic medical followup and surveillance program, selfreported information will be collected through the AHOBPR as outlined above. Information collected is voluntary and is used to provide outreach and quality health services to AHOBPR participants. Collected data contributes to VA’s ability to understand the potential health effects of the exposure to burn pit emissions and other airborne hazards during deployment, such as particulate matter. Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) Self-Assessment/ Questionnaire: Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 33,333 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 40 minutes. Frequency of Response: Once. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:35 May 03, 2019 Jkt 247001 Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000. Subset of AHOBPR, Qarmat Ali Questionnaire: Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 114 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: Once. Estimated Number of Respondents: 686. By direction of the Secretary. Danny S. Green, Interim VA Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Performance and Risk (OQPR), Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2019–09154 Filed 5–3–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0205] Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Health Professions Trainees 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 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 July 5, 2019. 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. 2900–0205’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 615–9241. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Title: Application for Health Professions Trainees, VA Form 10– 2850D OMB Control Number: 2900–0205. Type of Review: Extension of an approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 10–2850D, Application for Health Professions Trainees, is part of a previously approved collection of forms under OMB control number 2900–0205. VA Form 10–2850D is designed specifically to elicit appropriate information about qualifications for each trainee participating in accredited educational programs with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The 10–2850D form is used by all health professions trainees, including physician and dentist residents. The collection of this information is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403, (Veterans’ Benefits), which provides that appointments of Title 38 employees will be made only after qualifications have been satisfactorily verified in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Occupations listed in 38 U.S.C. 7401(1) and 7401(3) (Appointments in Veterans Health Administration) are appointed at a grade and step rate, or an assignment, based on careful evaluation of their education and experience. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) conducts education and training programs through partnerships with affiliated academic institutions and through VHA’s own sponsored programs. 38 U.S.C 7302 (Functions of Veterans Health Administration: health- SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\06MYN1.SGM 06MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 87 (Monday, May 6, 2019)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-09154]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0800]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Airborne Hazards and Open 
Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) Web-Accessible Self-Assessment/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 July 5, 2019.

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. 2900-0800'' 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 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.
    Title: Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) Web-
accessible Self-Assessment/Questionnaire, VA Form 10-10066.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0800.

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    Type of Review: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved 
collection.
    Abstract: Public Law 112-260 Section 201, enacted by President 
Obama on 10 January 2013, required Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 
to establish and maintain an ``Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit 
Registry (AHOBPR)'' no later than one year from enactment. VA launched 
the AHOBPR in June 2014. There is no sunset date identified in the law. 
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may ``include any information in such 
registry that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary to 
ascertain and monitor the health effects of the exposure of members of 
the Armed Forces to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open 
burn pits.'' Currently, VA plans to operate the AHOBPR indefinitely, 
and we request approval to continue administering the questionnaire.
    The Qarmat Ali (QA) program is a new request for a follow-up 
information collection for a subset of Veterans impacted by a specific 
airborne hazard. In the Spring and Summer of 2003, approximately 700 
U.S. Servicemembers may have been impacted by a specific airborne 
hazard while serving at a water injection plant in Qarmat Ali, Iraq. 
The Department of Defense (DoD) was unable to determine specific 
exposure levels near the water treatment facility. In 2010, in response 
to DoD's notification, the VA offered no-cost medical evaluations and 
encouraged the cohort to enroll in a new Qarmat Ali medical 
surveillance program within the Gulf War Registry. The QA cohort is 
also eligible to participate in the AHOBPR program due to their 
deployment to Iraq. As part of the planned 5-year periodic medical 
follow-up and surveillance program, self-reported information will be 
collected through the AHOBPR as outlined above. Information collected 
is voluntary and is used to provide outreach and quality health 
services to AHOBPR participants. Collected data contributes to VA's 
ability to understand the potential health effects of the exposure to 
burn pit emissions and other airborne hazards during deployment, such 
as particulate matter.
    Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) Self-
Assessment/Questionnaire:
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 33,333 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 40 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000.

    Subset of AHOBPR, Qarmat Ali Questionnaire:
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 114 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 686.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Danny S. Green,
Interim VA Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Performance and Risk 
(OQPR), Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2019-09154 Filed 5-3-19; 8:45 am]
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