[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 228 (Monday, November 28, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 85693-85694]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-28455]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0757]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review 
(Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program) Application 
for Supportive Services Grant)

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 new collection, and 
allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice 
solicits comments on the information needed to provide supportive 
services grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer 
cooperatives, who will coordinate or provide supportive services to 
very low-income veteran families residing in permanent housing, are 
homeless and scheduled to become residents of permanent housing within 
a specified time period.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 27, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; 
or to Brian McCarthy, 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-
0757 (Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program)'' in any 
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 461-6345.

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

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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: Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program.
    a. Application for Supportive Services Grants VA Form 10-10072
    b. Participant Satisfaction Survey, VA Form 10-10072a
    c. Quarterly Grantee Performance Report, VA Form 10-10072b
    d. Renewal Application. VA Form 10-10072c
    e. Applicant Budget Template Worksheet
    f. FY16 Financial Report
    g. Grantee Certification
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0757 (Supportive Services for Veteran 
Families (SSVF) Program).
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Abstract: The purpose of the Supportive Services for Veteran 
Families (SSVF) Program is to provide supportive services grants to 
private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives who will 
coordinate or provide supportive services to very low-income veteran 
families who are residing in permanent housing, are homeless and 
scheduled to become residents of permanent housing within a specified 
time period, or after exiting permanent housing, are seeking other 
housing that is responsive to such very low-income veteran family's 
needs and preferences.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 25,505 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 62.5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,270.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Program Specialist, Office of Privacy and Records Management, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-28455 Filed 11-25-16; 8:45 am]
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