[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 80 (Thursday, April 25, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 24470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09813]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0752]
Proposed Information Collection (uSPEQ Consumer Survey Experience
(Rehabilitation)) Activity; Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The 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. This notice solicits comments for
information needed to measure veterans' experience in VA's
rehabilitation programs.
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 Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov;
or to Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Veterans Health Administration (10B4),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420 or email: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB
Control No. 2900-0752'' in any correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor (202) 461-5870 or
Fax (202) 495-5397.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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, 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: uSPEQ Consumer Survey Experience (Rehabilitation).
OMB Control Number: 2900-0752.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: uSPEQ (pronounced you speak) survey will be used to
gather input from veterans regarding their satisfaction with VA's
rehabilitation programs. VA will use the data collected to continue
quality improvement, informed programmatic development, and to identify
rehabilitation program strengths and weaknesses.
Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 32,000 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 384,000.
Dated: April 19, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Clearance officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-09813 Filed 4-24-13; 8:45 am]
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