[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 56 (Tuesday, March 24, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 14178]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-7656]



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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900--NEW (VR&C)]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Extension

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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 on the 
information that will be collected by a vocational rehabilitation and 
counseling survey.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before May 26, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20S52), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 
20420. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-NEW (VR&C)'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 
or FAX (202) 275-5146.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 
U.S.C., 3501-3520), 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, VBA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of VBA'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: Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling (VR&C) Service 
Program Outcome Survey, VA Form 28-0317.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW (VR&C).
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: VBA plans to conduct a study to assess program outcomes 
for its Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling (VR&C) Program. VBA 
has identified a need for direct input from former program customers, 
including reactions to VR&C's program offerings, processes, quality of 
services, and outcomes achieved by veterans who participated in the 
program. The information collected will be used to identify program 
outcomes and opportunities for improving VR&C program performance. 
Specifically, the information will be used to assess whether the 
services provided under the program meets veterans needs, are provided 
in a manner that encourages participation by eligible recipients, and 
promotes successful achievement of rehabilitation and related 
objectives.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,650 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.

    Dated: March 5, 1998.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 98-7656 Filed 3-23-98; 8:45 am]
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