[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 167 (Tuesday, August 28, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45372-45373]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-21679]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-VHA2]


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 
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 
determine the extent to which former reservists experienced physical 
assault of a sexual nature or battery of a sexual nature while serving 
on active duty for training.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 29, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Ann

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W. Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193B1), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-
mail: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
VHA2'' 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: Survey of Military Sexual Trauma Among the Reserve 
Components of the Armed Forces, VA Form 10-21052(NR).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-VHA2.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act 
mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with 
the Secretary of Defense, will conduct a study to determine: (1) the 
extent to which former members of the Reserve Components of the Armed 
Forces experienced physical assault of a sexual nature or battery of a 
sexual nature while serving on active duty for training; (2) the extent 
to which such former members have sought counseling through VA relating 
to these incidents; and (3) the additional resources that, in the 
judgment of the Secretary, would be required to meet the projected need 
of these former members for such counseling.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 3,375 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 45 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,500.

    Dated: August 15, 2001.

    By direction of the Secretary:
Donald L. Neilson,
 Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 01-21679 Filed 8-27-01; 8:45 am]
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