[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 89 (Monday, May 11, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21853-21854]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-10796]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New (10-21092a-c)]


Proposed Information Collection (Survey of Chronic 
Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans) Activity: Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 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 on information 
needed to evaluate chronic gastrointestinal disorders in Persian Gulf 
War Veterans.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before July 10, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 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 (10-21092a-c)'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the 
FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Stout (202) 273-8664 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.
    Titles:
    a. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf 
Veterans, VA Form 10-21092a.
    b. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10-2109b.
    c. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10-2109c.
    OMB Control Number: 2900--New (10-21092a-c).
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: Military troops who were deployed in the first Persian 
Gulf War returned with persistent gastrointestinal symptoms, typical of 
diarrhea-predominant irritable bowl syndrome (IBS). The data collected 
from the survey will assist VA in determining whether chronic 
gastrointestinal illness in Persian Gulf Veterans was caused by the 
presence of bacteria in the intestines and whether eradication of these 
bacteria reduces symptoms of chronic diarrhea.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden:
    a. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf 
Veterans, VA Form 10-21092a--3,000 hours.
    b. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10-2109b--41 hours.

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    c. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10-2109c--31 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
    a. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf 
Veterans, VA Form 10-21092a--45 minutes.
    b. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10-2109b--15 minutes.
    c. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10-2109c--10 
minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf 
Veterans, VA Form 10-21092a--4,000.
    b. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10-2109b--165.
    c. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10-2109c--189.

    Dated: May 5, 2009.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst,
    Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. E9-10796 Filed 5-8-09; 8:45 am]
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