[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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