[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 40771]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14682]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0117]


Proposed Information Collection (VA Form Letter 5-127, Inquiry 
Concerning Applicant for Employment)

AGENCY: Human Resources Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The 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 on VA Form Letter 5-127, which is used by VA personnel 
officials to verify qualifications and determine suitability of 
applications for VA employment. This information is obtained from 
individuals who have knowledge of the applicant's past work record, 
performance, and character.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 22, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Jean Hayes, Human Resources Administration (05), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or 
email: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0117'' 
in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be 
viewed online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Hayes at (202) 461-7863.

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, VA invites 
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of VA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of VA'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: VA Form Letter 5-127, Inquiry concerning Applicant for 
Employment.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0117.
    Type of Review: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Abstract: The information obtained through use of VA Form Letter 5-
127 is used by appointing officials in determining an applicant's 
suitability and qualifications for employment.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 3,125 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annual.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,500.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Program Specialist, Enterprise Records Management Service, Office of 
Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-14682 Filed 6-21-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 8320-01-P