[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 155 (Thursday, August 13, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 40868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-19408]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New (0913)]


Proposed Information Collection (Applicant Background Survey): 
Comment Request

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Human Resources and Administration (HRA), the 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 needed to survey applicant for 
employment background information.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 13, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov or to Thomas Middleton, Human Resources and 
Administration (06), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to [email protected]. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Middleton at (202) 461-4036 or 
FAX (202) 501-2145.

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 its 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: Applicant Background Survey, VA Form 0913.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New (0913).
    Type of Review: New Collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 0913 will be used to collect data needed for the 
planning and assessing affirmative employment program initiatives. The 
data will be used to report in an aggregated manner to the Equal 
Employment Opportunity Commission and to conduct aggregated adverse 
impact analysis to ensure VA's employment and selection decisions are 
fair and equitable.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,250 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,000.

    Dated: August 10, 2009.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. E9-19408 Filed 8-12-09; 8:45 am]
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