[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 148 (Wednesday, August 1, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45717-45718]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-18729]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0227]


Proposed Information Collection (Food Service and Nutritional 
Care Analysis) 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 extension 
of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public 
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on 
information needed to determine patients' satisfaction with the quality 
of food and nutrition services.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 1, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; 
or to Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Veterans Health Administration (10P7BFP), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420; or email: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB 
Control No. 2900-0227'' in any correspondence. During the comment 
period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor (202) 461-5870 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: Food Service and Nutritional Care Analysis, VA Form 10-5387.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0227.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA will use the data collected to determine the level of 
patient satisfaction and quality of service resulting from advanced 
food preparation and advanced food delivery systems. All meals served 
are an integral

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part of a patient's therapy. VA Form 10-5387 will be used to collect 
and evaluate information needed to determine whether improvements are 
needed to enhance patient's nutritional therapy.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 4,187 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.

    Dated: July 27, 2012.

    By direction of the Secretary:
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-18729 Filed 7-31-12; 8:45 am]
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