[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 133 (Thursday, July 15, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 37406]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15082]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0757]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Supportive Services for 
Veteran Families (SSVF) Program--Grant Application & Report

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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.

DATES:  Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before September 13, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Janel Keyes, Office of Regulations, Appeals, and Policy (10BRAP), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20420 or email to [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0757'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments 
may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise 
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0757'' in any correspondence.

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: Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program--
Grant Application & Report, VA Forms 10-10072, 10-10072a, 10-10072b and 
10-10072c.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0757.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection.
    Abstract: The purpose of the Supportive Services for Veteran 
Families (SSVF) Program is to provide supportive services grants to 
private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives who will 
coordinate or provide supportive services to very low-income veteran 
families who are residing in permanent housing, are homeless and 
scheduled to become residents of permanent housing within a specified 
time period, or after exiting permanent housing, are seeking other 
housing that is responsive to such very low-income veteran family needs 
and preferences. The following VA forms are included in this 
collection, as well as templates and a certification that do not 
require PRA clearances.

a. Application for Supportive Services Grants, VA Form 10-10072
b. Participant Satisfaction Survey, VA Form 10-10072a
c. Quarterly Grantee Performance Report, VA Form 10-10072b
d. Renewal Application, VA Form 10-10072c
e. Applicant Budget Template
f. Financial Report Template
g. Grantee Certification

    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 25,505 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 125 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Average of twice annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,270.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-15082 Filed 7-14-21; 8:45 am]
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