77 FR 148 pg. 45717 - Proposed Information Collection (Former Prisoner of War Medical History); Comment Request
Type: NOTICEVolume: 77Number: 148Page: 45717
Docket number: [OMB Control No. 2900-0427]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2012-18728 Filed 7-31-12; 8:45 am]
Agency: Veterans Affairs Department
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0427]
Proposed Information Collection (Former Prisoner of War Medical History); Comment Request
AGENCY:
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 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. This notice solicits comments on information needed to assess the health care disability compensation or rehabilitation needs of Former Prisoners of War (FPOW) veterans.
DATES:
Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before October 1, 2012.
ADDRESSES:
Submit written comments on the collection of information through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to Cynthia Harvey Pryor, Veterans Health Administration (10P7BFP), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email: cynthia.harvey-pryor@va.gov. Please refer to "2900-0427" in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor (202) 461-5870 or FAX (202) 273-9387.
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: Former Prisoner of War (FPOW) Medical History, VA Form 10-0048.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0427.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 10-0048 is completed by a VA physician during a medical examination of a Former Prisoner of War veteran. VA will use the data collected as a guide and reference for treatment planning for the FPOW veteran.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 113 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 90 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 75.
Dated: July 27, 2012.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-18728 Filed 7-31-12; 8:45 am]
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