[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 121 (Monday, June 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52537-52538]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13757]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0843]


Agency Information Collection Activity: VHA Homeless Programs--
Project CHALENG (Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and 
Networking Groups) for Veterans

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:  Comments must be received on or before August 23, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    Program-Specific information: Rebecca Mimnall, 202-695-9434, 
[email protected].
    VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202-461-8900, 
[email protected].

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

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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.
    Title: VHA Homeless Programs--Project CHALENG (Community 
Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups) for 
Veterans.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0843. https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to 
find the historical versions of this Information Collection).
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched Project 
CHALENG (Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and 
Networking Groups) for Veterans in 1993 in response to Public Law 102-
405, which required VA to make an assessment of the needs of homeless 
Veterans in coordination with other Federal departments, state and 
local government agencies, and nongovernmental agencies with experience 
working with homeless persons. Since 1993, VA has administered a needs 
assessment in accordance with guidance in Public Law 103-446 and Public 
Law 105-114. Legal authority for this data collection is found under 38 
U.S.C. 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.
    This collection of information is necessary to ensure that VA and 
community partners are developing services that are responsive to the 
needs of local homeless Veterans, in order to end homelessness and 
prevent new Veterans from experiencing homelessness. Over the years, 
data from CHALENG has assisted VA in developing new services for 
Veterans, such as the Homeless Veteran Dental Program (HVDP), the 
expansion of the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA 
Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program, the Veterans Justice Programs 
and Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF). In addition, 
community organizations use CHALENG data in grant applications to 
support services for homeless Veterans; these grant applications are 
for VA, other Federal, local government, and community foundation 
dollars, which maximize community participation in serving homeless 
Veterans.
    This collection will be a renewal of the collection approved in 
2021. No revisions have been made to the questions; however, revisions 
to the burden hours are based upon the number of respondents in the 
previous year. The collection consists of two survey forms: one for 
Veterans (VA Form 10-10161) and one for VA staff members, community 
homeless providers, and interested community members (VA Form 10-
10162). The only differences between the two survey forms are the 
introductory demographic questions; otherwise, the survey is the same 
for both groups.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: Total = 620 hours.
    Veteran Survey (VA Form 10-10161): 300 hours.
    Provider Survey (VA Form 10-10162): 320 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:
    Veteran Survey: 6 minutes.
    Provider Survey: 6 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,200 total.
    Veteran Survey: 3,000.
    Provider Survey: 3,200.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-13757 Filed 6-21-24; 8:45 am]
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