[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 14, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7826-7827]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-2074]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0673]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Human Resources and Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Human Resources and Administration (HRA), 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 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 issue a One-VA identification verification card.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 17, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Joseph Bond, Human Resources and Administration (006C), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-
mail: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0673'' 
in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Bond at (202) 273-7109 or fax 
(202) 273-4877.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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, HRA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of HRA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of HRA'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: Request for One-VA Identification Card, VA Form 0711.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0673.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 0711 is used to collect pertinent information 
from employees, VA applicants seeking employment with VA, contractors, 
and affiliates (such as students, WOC employees and others) prior to 
issuing a Department identification credential. The data collected will 
be used to personalize, print, and issue a personal identity 
verification card.
    Affected Public: Federal government, Individuals or households, and 
Business or other for-profits.

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    Estimated Annual Burden: 8,333 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On Occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100,000.

    Dated: February 1, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E6-2074 Filed 2-13-06; 8:45 am]
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