[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 32 (Thursday, February 15, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10565-10566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-3866]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0600]


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) 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 reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved 
collection for which approval has expired, and allow 60 days for public 
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the 
information needed to review denied claims for medical treatment.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 16, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Ann Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193B1), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420. Please 
refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0600'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Bickoff at (202) 273-8310.

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: Regulation for Reconsideration of Denied Claims (Title 38 
CFR 17.133).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0600.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously 
approved collection for which approval has expired.

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    Abstract: The purpose of this data collection is to provide a 
vehicle for veterans to request an informal review of their denied 
claims. Veterans whose applications for healthcare benefits have been 
denied will initiate these requests. The data submitted by denied 
applicants will be reviewed by hospital administrative personnel to 
ensure the correctness of the decision to deny.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 25,413 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 101,652.

    Dated: January 10, 2001.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 01-3866 Filed 2-14-01; 8:45 am]
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