[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 203 (Thursday, October 21, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61912-61913]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-23492]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]


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 apply 
for a state home construction grant program.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before December 20, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Ann W. Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-
mail [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
NEW'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann W. Bickoff (202) 273-8310 or FAX 
(202) 273-9381.

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 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: Forms and Regulations for Grants to States for Construction 
and Acquisition of State Home Facilities, VA Form 10-0388.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: State government use VA Form 10-0388 to apply for State 
Home Construction Grant Program and to certify compliance with VA 
requirements. VA uses this information, along with other documents 
submitted

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by the States to determine the feasibility of the projects for VA 
participation, to meet VA requirements for a grant award and to rank 
the projects in establishing the annual fiscal year priority list. The 
list is the basis for committing to State Home construction projects 
during the various fiscal years.
    Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 360.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 6 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 60.

    Dated: October 12, 2004.

    By direction of the Secretary:
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 04-23492 Filed 10-20-04; 8:45 am]
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