[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 234 (Wednesday, December 6, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 70847]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-20682]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0689]


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 extension 
of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public 
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for 
information needed to assess the quality of care provided to the 
returning war veterans with loss of limbs and other severe injuries.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before February 5, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through http://www.Regulations.gov; or to Ann 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. 2900-0689'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov.

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: Survey of Satisfaction of Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation 
Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) Amputees, VA Form 10-21082(NR).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0689.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA will use the data collected to determine whether the 
health care needs of amputee and severely injured veterans returning 
from Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom are being met and to 
identify areas where improvement is needed.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 60 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 18 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.

    Dated: November 22, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cindy Stewart,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E6-20682 Filed 12-5-06; 8:45 am]
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