[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 21 (Wednesday, January 31, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 4559]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-01832]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0717]


Agency Information Collection: VA Child Care Subsidy

AGENCY: Human Resources Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Human Resources Management (HRM), 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 revised collection, and allow 
60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This notice 
solicits comments on information needed to determine VA employees' 
eligibility to participate in VA's child care subsidy program.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 2, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov or to Jean Hayes, Human Resources and 
Administration (05), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email: [email protected]. Please refer to 
``OMB Control No. 2900-0717'' in any correspondence.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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, HRM 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of HRM's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of HRM'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.

    Authority: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.

    Titles:
    a. Child Care Subsidy Application Form, VA Form 0730a.
    b. Child Care Provider Information (For the Child Care Subsidy 
Program), VA Form 0730b.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0717.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract:
    a. VA employees complete VA Form 0730a to request participation in 
VA's child care subsidy program. VA will use the data collected to 
determine the percentage of monthly cost to be subsidized for child 
care.
    b. VA Form 0730b is completed by the child care provider. The data 
will be used to determine whether the child care provider is licensed 
and/or regulated by the state to perform child care.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. VA Form 0730a--667 hours.
    b. VA Form 0730b--333 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:
    a. VA Form 0730a--20 minutes.
    b. VA Form 0730B--10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. VA Form 0730a--2,000.
    b. VA Form 0730b--2,000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-01832 Filed 1-30-18; 8:45 am]
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