[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8951-8952]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03455]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0205]


Proposed Information Collection (Applications and Appraisals for 
Employment for Title 38 Positions and Trainees); 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 revision collection, 
and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This 
notice solicits comments on the information needed for Veterans, 
Veteran Representatives and health care providers to request 
reimbursement from the federal government for emergency services at a 
private institution.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 20, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; 
or Audrey Revere, Office of Regulatory and Administrative Affairs, 
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. 2900-0205'' in 
any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Revere at (202) 461-5694.

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.
    Titles: Applications and Appraisals for Employment for Title 38 
Positions and Trainees.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0205.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Abstract: VA Forms 10-2850 and 2850a through care applications 
designed specifically to elicit appropriate information about each 
candidate's qualifications for employment with Department of Veterans 
Affairs (VA) as well as educational and experience. To assure that a 
full evaluation of each candidate's credentials can be made prior to 
employment, the forms require disclosure of details about all licenses 
ever held, Drug Enforcement Administration certification, board 
certification, clinical privileges, revoked certification or 
registration, liability insurance history, and involvement in 
malpractice proceedings.
    The collection of this information is authorized by Title 38, 
United States Code (U.S.C.) 7403, (Veterans' Benefits), which provides 
that appointments of Title 38 employees will be made only after 
qualifications have been satisfactorily verified in accordance with 
regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Occupations listed in 38 
U.S.C. 7401(1) and 7401(3) (Appointments in Veterans Health 
Administration), are appointed at a grade and step rate or an 
assignment based on careful evaluation of their education and 
experience.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.

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    Estimated Annual Burden: 153,833 burden hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 3 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 412,787

    Dated: February 13, 2015.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-03455 Filed 2-18-15; 8:45 am]
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