[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 177 (Thursday, September 11, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52901-52902]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-21049]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New (10-21091)]


Proposed Information Collection (Operation Enduring Freedom/
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans Health Needs Assessment) 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 new collection, and 
allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice 
solicits comments for information to develop a program that will 
improve the quality and relevance of care, as it pertains to access for 
mental health and use of mental health facilities for returning 
Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their 
families.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before November 10, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through http://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-New (10-21091)'' 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: 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: Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans 
Health Needs Assessment, VA Form 10-21091.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New (10-21091).
    Type of Review: New collection.

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    Abstract: VA Form 10-21091 will be used to gather input from 
returning war zone veterans to identify their needs, concerns and 
health care preferences. VA will use the data collected to improve the 
quality and relevance of care offered as well as access to care through 
the removal of identified barriers to care and to develop care pathways 
as indicated by veterans' responses to the survey.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,000.

    Dated: September 4, 2008.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E8-21049 Filed 9-10-08; 8:45 am]
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