[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 93 (Thursday, May 13, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26646-26647]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-10809]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW (Focus Groups of Department of Veterans 
Beneficiaries)]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Planning and Evaluation, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness, 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 of information, and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information 
that will be collected by focus groups conducted nationwide concerning 
the usage of VA benefits.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before July 12, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
David Walton, Project Manager, Office of Assistant Secretary for 
Planning, Policy and Preparedness (008B1), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-NEW 
(Focus Groups of Department of Veterans Beneficiaries)'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Walton at (202) 273-5061 or FAX 
(202) 273-5991.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), 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

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being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
    With respect to the following collection of information, the Office 
of Planning Policy, and Preparedness invites comments on: (1) Whether 
the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of VA's functions, including whether the information will 
have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VA'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: Focus Groups of Department of Veterans Beneficiaries.
    OMB Control Number: None assigned.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The proposed focus groups are intended to collect data as 
part of the Department's Environmental Scan to assess the effectiveness 
and efficiency of VA programs that assist veterans and their families. 
The Environmental Scan is used to support the Department's overall 
strategic planning process.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 60 minutes.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent and Annual Burden: 560 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 280.

    Dated: May 6, 2004.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 04-10809 Filed 5-12-04; 8:45 am]
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