Previous Article 72 FR 4 pgs. 1265-1266 - Proposed Information Collection (National Survey of Women Veterans); Comment Request
Type: NOTICEVolume: 72Number: 4Pages: 1265 - 1266
Docket number: [OMB Control No. 2900-New (10-21086)]
FR document: [FR Doc. E7-25660 Filed 1-4-08; 8:45 am]
Agency: Veterans Affairs Department
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-New (10-21086)]
Proposed Information Collection (National Survey of Women Veterans); Comment Request
AGENCY:
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
The 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 new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to identify the healthcare needs of the women veteran population.
DATES:
Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before March 7, 2008.
ADDRESSES:
Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov ; or to Mary Stout, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420; or e-mail: mary.stout@va.gov . Please refer to "OMB Control No. 2900-New (10-21086)" in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov .
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mary Stout (202) 461-5867 or FAX (202) 273-9381.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), 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.
Title: National Survey of Women Veterans, VA Form 10-21086(NR).
OMB Control Number: 2900-New (10-21086).
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: The data collected from the survey will be used to identify the healthcare needs of women veterans, and the barriers they experience with VA healthcare use. The information will be used to improve access and the quality of healthcare for women veterans, and to evaluate the healthcare differences among women veterans of different periods of military service.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 2,625 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 45 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,500.
Dated: December 27, 2007.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E7-25660 Filed 1-4-08; 8:45 am]
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