[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64597-64598]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25873]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0742]


Proposed Information Collection (Survey of Chronic 
Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans (Irritable Bowel 
Syndrome--Diarrhea)) 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 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 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 December 21, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the 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 ``2900-0742'' 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 (Public Law 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. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10-2109a.
    b. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10-2109b.
    c. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf 
Veterans, VA Form 10-21092c.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0742.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Approximately 25 percent military troops who were 
deployed in the first Persian Gulf War returned with persistent 
gastrointestinal symptoms, typical of diarrhea-predominant irritable 
bowel syndrome. 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. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10-2109a--41 hours.
    b. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10-2109b--31 hours.
    c. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf 
Veterans, VA Form 10-21092c--3,000 hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent

    a. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10-2109a--15 minutes.
    b. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10-2109b--10 
minutes.
    c. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf 
Veterans, VA Form 10-21092c--45 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.

Estimated Number of Respondents

    a. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), VA Form 10-2109a--165.
    b. VA Research Consent Form (Control), VA Form 10-2109b--189.

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    c. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness in Persian Gulf 
Veterans, VA Form 10-21092c--4,000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
William F. Russo,
Deputy Director, Office of Regulations Policy and Management, Office of 
the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2012-25873 Filed 10-19-12; 8:45 am]
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