[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 124 (Wednesday, June 27, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 30227]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13815]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900--NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Eating Disorders in 
Veterans: Prevalence, Comorbidity, Risk, and Healthcare Use

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Veterans Health Administration, 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.

DATES:  Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 27, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory and Administrative Affairs 
(10B4), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20420 or email to [email protected]. Please refer 
to ``OMB Control No. 2900--NEW'' in any correspondence. During the 
comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 615-9241.

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, 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.
    Authority: 38 U.S.C., Part I, Chapter 5, Section 527.
    Title: Eating Disorders in Veterans: Prevalence, Comorbidity, Risk, 
and Healthcare Use.
    OMB Control Number: 2900--NEW.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: Eating disorders (EDs), including anorexia nervosa, 
bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, are deadly conditions that 
can be difficult to detect and treat. EDs are typically not screened 
for or treated within the VA healthcare system, possibly because many 
people believe that since Veterans are mostly male, they are not 
affected by these disorders. The Department of Defense recently put out 
a call for grants to investigate EDs in military service members and 
Veterans, and our proposal is currently under review. Our proposal also 
aligns with VA Health Services Research & Development funding Priority 
F (Women's Health) for Investigator-Initiated Research, which 
emphasizes investigating the unique needs of female Veterans. EDs are 
an issue for male and female Veterans; however, they disproportionately 
impact women. Third, our aims address the recommendations of the 2012 
Women Veterans Task Force to resolve gaps in serving women Veterans. 
Further, Legal authority for this data collection is found under 38 
U.S.C., Part I, Chapter 5, Section 527 that authorizes the collection 
of data that will allow measurement and evaluation of the Department of 
Veterans Affairs Programs, the goal of which is improved health care 
for Veterans.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:

    Risk and Protective Factors for Eating Disorders and Healthcare Use 
Survey--1,750 hours.
    Eating Disorder Examination--480 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:

    Risk and Protective Factors for Eating Disorders and Healthcare Use 
Survey--50 minutes.
    Eating Disorder Examination--120 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:

    Risk and Protective Factors for Eating Disorders and Healthcare Use 
Survey--2,100.
    Eating Disorder Examination--240.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-13815 Filed 6-26-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 8320-01-P