[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 27 (Wednesday, February 10, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 6792]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-2922]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New (VA Form 0857c)]


Proposed Information Collection (Reasonable Accommodation) 
Activity: Comment Request

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Human Resources and Administration (HRA), 
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 
collection of information in use without an OMB control number, and 
allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice 
solicits comments on the information needed to determine an applicant 
entitlement to receive reasonable accommodation during the application 
or interview process.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 12, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov; or to David Walton, Office of Human Resources 
Management (06), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20420; or e-mail: [email protected]. Please refer 
to ``OMB Control No. 2900-New (VA Form 0857c)'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through at 
FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Walton at (202) 461-4002.

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 VA's 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.
    Titles:
    a. Request for Reasonable Accommodation, VA Form 0857c.
    b. Authorization for Limited Release of Medical Information, VA 
Form 0857e.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New (VA Form 0857c).
    Type of Review: Existing collection in use without an OMB control 
number.
    Abstract: Applicants with a disability who are seeking a position 
at VA complete VA Form 0857c to request reasonable accommodation such 
as an interpreter or adaptive equipment during the application and 
interview process. In order to substantiate their claim for reasonable 
accommodation, applicants must complete VA Form 0857e to authorize 
their provider to release medical information to VA. The data collected 
will be used to determine the applicant's entitlement to reasonable 
accommodation.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 18 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 35.

    Dated: February 5, 2010.
    By direction of the Secretary:
Denise McLamb,
Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-2922 Filed 2-9-10; 8:45 am]
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