[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 13 (Friday, January 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3781-3782]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01008]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0205]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Applications and 
Appraisals for Title 38 Health Care Positions and Trainees

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 March 21, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Grant Bennett, 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. 2900-0205'' 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), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0205'' 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: Applications and Appraisals for Title 38 Health Care 
Positions and Trainees, VA Forms 10-2850, 10-2850a, 10-2850c, 10-2850d, 
and 10-2850e.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0205.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The collection of this information is authorized by title 
38, United States Code (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.
    VA Forms 10-2850, 10-2850a, and 10-2850c are applications designed 
specifically to elicit appropriate information about each candidate's 
qualifications for employment with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 
as well as educational and experience. To assure that a full evaluation 
of each candidate's credentials can be made prior to employment, the 
forms require disclosure of details about all licenses ever held, Drug 
Enforcement Administration certification, board certification, clinical 
privileges, revoked certification or registration, liability insurance 
history, and involvement in malpractice proceedings. Form 10-2850d is 
used to collect appropriate information about qualifications for each 
trainee participating in accredited educational programs with VA. VA 
Form 10-2850e is the pre-employment reference form used to elicit 
information concerning the prior education and/or performance of the 
Title 38 applicant. This collection of information is necessary to 
determine eligibility for employment and the appropriate grade and step 
rate or assignment.
    a. VA Form 10-2850, Application for Physicians, Dentists, 
Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Chiropractors, will collect information 
used to determine eligibility for appointment to VHA.
    b. VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, 
will collect information used to determine eligibility for appointment 
to VHA.
    c. VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations, 
will collect information used to determine eligibility for appointment 
to VHA.
    d. VA Form 10-2850d, Health Professions Trainee Data Collection 
Form, will collect information used to support eligibility for trainee 
appointment to VHA.
    e. VA Form 10-2850e, Appraisal of Applicant, will collect 
information used to determine if applicant meets the requirements for 
employment.
    Total Annual Number of Responses: 273,963.
    Total Annual Time Burden: 136,982 hours.

VA Form 10-2850

    Affected Public: Individuals and households.

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    Estimated Annual Burden: 8,064 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 16,128.

VA Form 10-2850a

    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 32,256 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 64,511.

VA Form 10-2850c

    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 10,752 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 21,504.

VA Form 10-2850d

    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 60,500 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 121,000.

VA Form 10-2850e

    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 25,410 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,820.

    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. 2023-01008 Filed 1-19-23; 8:45 am]
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