[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 20 (Thursday, January 30, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4813-4814]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-2124]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0570]


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 extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 
60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice 
solicits comments on the burden estimates relating to customer 
satisfaction surveys.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before March 31, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Ann W. Bickoff (193B1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0570'' 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 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

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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: Generic Clearance for the Veterans Health Administration 
Customer Satisfaction Surveys.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0570.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Executive Order 12862, Setting Customer Service 
Standards, requires Federal agencies and departments to identify and 
survey its customers to determine the kind and quality of services they 
want and their level of satisfaction with existing services. VHA uses 
customer satisfaction surveys to gauge customer perceptions of VA 
services as well as customer expectations and desires. The results of 
these information collections lead to improvements in the quality of 
VHA service delivery by helping to shape the direction and focus of 
specific programs and services.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 108,617 hours.
    a. Special Emphasis Programs Conducted at Headquarters--72,882 
hours.
    b. Local Facilities Surveys (VA Medical Facilities)--35,735 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
    a. Special Emphasis Programs Conducted at Headquarters--18 minutes.
    b. Local Facilities Surveys (VA Medical Facilities)--16 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. Special Emphasis Programs Conducted at Headquarters--241,312.
    b. Local Facilities Surveys (VA Medical Facilities)--136,229.

    Dated: January 15, 2003.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Loise A. Russell,
Acting Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 03-2124 Filed 1-29-03; 8:45 am]
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