[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 87 (Monday, May 6, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19830-19831]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-09132]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0205]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Health 
Professions Trainees

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 proposed extension of a currently approved 
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 July 5, 2019.

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. 2900-0205'' 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: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.
    Title: Application for Health Professions Trainees, VA Form 10-
2850D
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0205.
    Type of Review: Extension of an approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 10-2850D, Application for Health Professions 
Trainees, is part of a previously approved collection of forms under 
OMB control number 2900-0205. VA Form 10-2850D is designed specifically 
to elicit appropriate information about qualifications for each trainee 
participating in accredited educational programs with the Department of 
Veterans Affairs (VA). The 10-2850D form is used by all health 
professions trainees, including physician and dentist residents.
    The collection of this information is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403, 
(Veterans' Benefits), which provides that appointments of Title 38 
employees will be made only after qualifications have been 
satisfactorily verified in accordance with regulations prescribed by 
the Secretary. Occupations listed in 38 U.S.C. 7401(1) and 7401(3) 
(Appointments in Veterans Health Administration) are appointed at a 
grade and step rate, or an assignment, based on careful evaluation of 
their education and experience.
    The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) conducts education and 
training programs through partnerships with affiliated academic 
institutions and through VHA's own sponsored programs. 38 U.S.C 7302 
(Functions of Veterans Health Administration: health-

[[Page 19831]]

care personnel education and training programs) mandates that VHA 
assist in the training of health professionals for its own needs and 
for those of the nation.
    The VA Form 10-2850D application will collect information from 
health professions trainees prior to VA appointment. All health 
professions trainees must provide information concerning their 
background, training, education, degrees, licensure, registrations, and 
other vital information to ensure appropriate qualifications for VA 
assignment.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 60,500 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 121,000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Danny S. Green,
Interim VA Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Performance and Risk 
(OQPR), Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2019-09132 Filed 5-3-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 8320-01-P