Agency Information Collection Activity: Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), 66554-66555 [2023-21116]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 66554 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 27, 2023 / Notices by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Include ‘‘OMB Number 1545–1349’’ in the subject line of the message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this collection should be directed to Martha R. Brinson, at (202) 317–5753, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Cognitive and Psychological Research Coordinated by Statistics of Income on Behalf of All IRS Operations Functions. OMB Number: 1545–1349. Abstract: The proposed research will improve the quality of data collection by examining the psychological and cognitive aspects of methods and procedures such as: Interviewing processes, forms redesign, survey and tax collection technology and operating procedures (internal and external in nature). Current Actions: We will be conducting different opinion surveys, focus group sessions, think-aloud interviews, and usability studies regarding cognitive research surrounding forms submission or IRS system/product development. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals and businesses or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour, 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,000. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections 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. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:44 Sep 26, 2023 Jkt 259001 of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: September 18, 2023. Martha Brinson, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–21052 Filed 9–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0768] 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 (VHA), 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 November 27, 2023. SUMMARY: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Grant Bennett, Office of Regulations, Appeals, and Policy (10BRAP), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to Grant.Bennett@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0768’’ in any correspondence. During ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00194 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 266– 4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0768’’ in any correspondence. 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: Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) (VA Form 10–10CG). OMB Control Number: 2900–0768. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Authority for this information collection is found in Public Law (Pub. L.) 111–163, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, as amended in title 38 United States Code Chapter 17 by adding a new section, 1720G, ‘‘Assistance and Support Services for Caregivers.’’ Section 1720G required the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and Support Services. Under the law, Primary Family Caregivers may be eligible to receive a stipend, access to health care coverage, mental health counseling, comprehensive caregiver education and training, and expanded respite services. Caregivers also may be eligible for travel benefits when they accompany the Veteran for care or attending training. In order to administer these benefits to caregivers, it is necessary that the VA E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 27, 2023 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 receive information about the nature of benefit being sought and the persons who will be serving as caregivers and receiving benefits. This information is collected with VA Form 10–10CG, which is currently approved under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 2900–0768. VA requests a three-year renewal of the PRA clearance for 10–10CG from OMB to continue with the collection of this VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:44 Sep 26, 2023 Jkt 259001 information, which is necessary to administer VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 27,668 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. PO 00000 Frm 00195 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 66555 Frequency of Response: Once annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 110,671. By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2023–21116 Filed 9–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66554-66555]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21116]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0768]


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 (VHA), 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 November 27, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Grant Bennett, Office of Regulations, Appeals, and Policy 
(10BRAP), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20420 or email to [email protected]. Please refer to 
``OMB Control No. 2900-0768'' in any correspondence. During the comment 
period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise 
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 266-4688 or email 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0768'' in 
any correspondence.

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: Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers 
(PCAFC) (VA Form 10-10CG).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0768.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Authority for this information collection is found in 
Public Law (Pub. L.) 111-163, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health 
Services Act of 2010, as amended in title 38 United States Code Chapter 
17 by adding a new section, 1720G, ``Assistance and Support Services 
for Caregivers.'' Section 1720G required the Department of Veterans 
Affairs (VA) to develop a Program of Comprehensive Assistance for 
Family Caregivers and Support Services. Under the law, Primary Family 
Caregivers may be eligible to receive a stipend, access to health care 
coverage, mental health counseling, comprehensive caregiver education 
and training, and expanded respite services. Caregivers also may be 
eligible for travel benefits when they accompany the Veteran for care 
or attending training.
    In order to administer these benefits to caregivers, it is 
necessary that the VA

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receive information about the nature of benefit being sought and the 
persons who will be serving as caregivers and receiving benefits. This 
information is collected with VA Form 10-10CG, which is currently 
approved under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 
2900-0768. VA requests a three-year renewal of the PRA clearance for 
10-10CG from OMB to continue with the collection of this information, 
which is necessary to administer VA's Program of Comprehensive 
Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 27,668 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 110,671.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-21116 Filed 9-26-23; 8:45 am]
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