[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 3, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33229-33230]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-13897]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0090]


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 information needed to determine the suitability 
and placement of potential volunteers.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 4, 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-
0090'' 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 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

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of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of 
information technology.
    Title: Application for Voluntary Service, VA Form 10-7055.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0090.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 10-7055 is used to assist personnel of both 
voluntary organizations, which recruit volunteers from their 
membership, and the VA in selection, screening and placement of 
volunteers in the nationwide VA Voluntary Service program. The 
volunteer program supplements the medical care and treatment of veteran 
patients in all VA medical centers. This form is necessary to assist in 
determining the suitability and placement of potential volunteers.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 8,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 32,000.

    Dated: May 16, 2003.

    By direction of the Secretary:
Jacqueline Parks,
IT Specialist, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 03-13897 Filed 6-2-03; 8:45 am]
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