[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 11, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 27385]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11459]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0661]


Proposed Information Collection (Forms 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 revision 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 July 11, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov; or to Cynthia Harvey Pryor, Veterans Health 
Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: [email protected]. Please refer to ``2900-0661'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor (202) 461-5870 or 
FAX (202) 273-9387.

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 for Grants to States for Construction and Acquisition 
of State Home Facilities, VA Forms 10-0388-1, 10-0388-2, 10-0388-3, 10-
0388-4, 10-0388-5, 10-0388-6, 10-0388-7, 10-0388-8, 10-0388-9, 10-0388-
10, 10-0388-12, 10-0388-13.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0661.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: State governments complete VA Forms 10-0388-1, 10-0388-2, 
10-0388-3, 10-0388-4, 10-0388-5, 10-0388-6, 10-0388-7, 10-0388-8, 10-
0388-9, 10-0388-10, 10-0388-12, 10-0388-13, 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 States to determine the feasibility of the projects for VA 
participation, to determine eligibility for a grant award.
    Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,200 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 24 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.

    Dated: May 5, 2011.
    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-11459 Filed 5-10-11; 8:45 am]
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