[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 143 (Friday, July 24, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 44957]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-16039]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0786]


Agency Information Collection Activity: VR&E Longitudinal Study 
Survey

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Veterans Benefits 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 September 22, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20420 or email to [email protected] Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0786'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Danny S. Green at (202) 421-1354.

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, VBA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of VBA'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 112-256, Section 221-225.
    Title: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VR&E Longitudinal Study 
Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0786.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: As required by Public Law 110-389 Section 334, VBA will 
continue to collect survey data on individuals who began participating 
in the VR&E program during fiscal years 2010, 2012, and 2014. VA will 
conduct a study of this data to determine the long-term positive 
outcomes of individuals participating in VBA's VR&E program. The 
purpose of this study is to monitor the effectiveness of VR&E program, 
so that we can find ways to improve the program and increase the 
support VA provide to Veterans daily. The data collected in this study 
is integral to VA submitting a Congressionally-mandated annual report 
on the long-term outcomes of Veterans who participate in the VR&E 
program.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,695 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annual.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,084.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Danny S. Green,
VA Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Performance and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2020-16039 Filed 7-23-20; 8:45 am]
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