[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 59 (Monday, March 27, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16243-16244]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-7358]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs

ACTION: Notice

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of

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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 on the information needed to 
determine whether Agent Orange exposure has significantly affected the 
health of those exposed and whether genetic predisposition played a 
role in the outcome of the exposure.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before May 26, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Ann W. Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193B1), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420. Please 
refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-NEW'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann W. Bickoff at (202) 273-8310 or 
FAX (202) 273-9381.

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, 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: The Association of Agent Orange Exposure with Adverse 
Outcomes, VA Forms 10-21035a (NR) and 10-21035b (NR).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine whether Agent 
Orange exposure has significantly affected the health of those exposed 
and whether genetic predisposition has played a significant role in the 
outcome of the exposure.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. VA Form 10-21035a--250 hours.
    b. VA Form 10-21035b--250 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
    a. VA Form 10-21035a--15 minutes.
    b. VA Form 10-21035b--15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.

    Dated: March 15, 2000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Sandra McIntyre,
Management Analyst, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 00-7358 Filed 3-24-00; 8:45 am]
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