[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 86073]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-28579]



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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0752]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review (uSPEQ 
Consumer Survey Experience (Rehabilitation))

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 measure veterans' experience in VA's 
rehabilitation programs.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 30, 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-
0752 (uSPEQ Consumer Survey Experience (Rehabilitation))'' 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 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: uSPEQ Consumer Survey Experience (Rehabilitation).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0752.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: uSPEQ (pronounced you speak) survey will be used to 
gather input from veterans regarding their satisfaction with VA's 
rehabilitation programs. VA will use the data collected to continue 
quality improvement, informed programmatic development, and to identify 
rehabilitation program strengths and weaknesses.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 32,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 384,000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Program Specialist, Office of Privacy and Records Management, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-28579 Filed 11-28-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 8320-01-P