[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 80 (Thursday, April 25, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24468-24469]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09812]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0117]


Proposed Information Collection (Inquiry Concerning Applicant for 
Employment) Activity; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Human Resources and Administration, Department of 
Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Human Resources and Administration (HRA), 
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 revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days 
for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits 
comments on the information needed to determine an applicant's 
suitability and qualification for employment.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 24, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov; or to Jean Hayes, Office of Human Resources 
Management (05), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420; or email: [email protected]. Please refer to 
``OMB Control No. 2900-0117'' in any correspondence. During the comment 
period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Hayes at (202) 461-7863 and by 
fax (202) 273-0733.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), 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, HRA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of VA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of HRA'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: Inquiry Concerning Applicant for Employment, VA Form Letter 
5-127.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0117.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

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    Abstract: VA Form Letter 5-127 is used to verify an applicant 
qualification for employment at VA. The information is obtained from 
individuals who have knowledge of the applicant's past work record, 
performance, and character.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 3,125 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,500.

    Dated: April 19, 2013.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-09812 Filed 4-24-13; 8:45 am]
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