[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 32 (Friday, February 15, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 8934]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2931]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0661]


Proposed Information Collection (Forms and Regulations for Grants 
to States for Construction and Acquisition of State Home Facilities) 
Activity; 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 apply for a state home construction grant.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 15, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov; or to Mary Stout, 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. 2900-0661'' in any correspondence. During 
the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal 
Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Stout (202) 461-5867 or FAX (202) 
273-9381.

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, 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 Forms 10-0388-10-038-14.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0661.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: State governments complete VA Forms 10-0388-10-038-14 to 
apply for State Home Construction Grant Program and to certify 
compliance with VA requirements. VA uses this information, along with 
other documents submitted 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: February 8, 2008.
    By direction of the Secretary:
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E8-2931 Filed 2-14-08; 8:45 am]
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