[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 176 (Wednesday, September 11, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 55778]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-22079]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0709]


Proposed Information Collection (Regulation on Reduction of 
Nursing Shortages in State Homes; Application for Assistance for Hiring 
and Retaining Nurses at State Homes) 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 for 
information needed to determine State Veterans' Homes eligibility for 
funding for programs to recruit and retain nurses at their facility.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received before November 12, 2013.

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 (10B4), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420; or email: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB 
Control No. 2900-0709'' in any correspondence. During the comment 
period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461-5870 
or fax (202) 495-5397.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from 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: Regulation on Reduction of Nursing Shortages in State Homes; 
Application for Assistance for Hiring and Retaining Nurses at State 
Homes, VA Form 10-0430.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0709.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: State Veterans' Homes complete VA Form 10-0430 to request 
funding to assist in the hiring and retention of nurses at their 
facility. VA will use the data collected to determine State homes 
eligibility and the appropriate amount of funding.
    Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 30.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2 hours.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 15 per year.

    Dated: September 6, 2013.

    By direction of the Secretary.

Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-22079 Filed 9-10-13; 8:45 am]
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