[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 44 (Thursday, March 6, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10781-10782]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-5277]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0578]


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 revision of a currently approved collection for which 
approval has expired, and allow 60 days for public comment in response 
to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to 
approve requests for preauthorization of certain health care services 
and benefits for children of Vietnam veterans.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before May 5, 2003.

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 or e-
mail [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0578'' in any correspondence.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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

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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.
    Titles: Health Care for Certain Children of Vietnam Veterans--
Covered Birth Defects and Spina Bifida and Claim for Miscellaneous 
Expenses, VA Health Administration Center, VA Form 10-7959e.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0578.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The information collected will be used to determine 
whether to approve requests for preauthorization of certain health care 
services and benefits for children of Vietnam veterans, and to make 
decisions during the review and appeal process concerning health care. 
VA Form 10-7959e will be used to claim payment or reimbursement for 
expenses related to birth defects among Vietnam Veterans' children.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
profit, and not for profit institutions.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 3,400 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,600.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 31,400

    Dated: February 13, 2003.

    By direction of the Secretary:
Ernesto Castro,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 03-5277 Filed 3-5-03; 8:45 am]
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