[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 221 (Friday, November 15, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68908-68909]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-27392]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]
Proposed Information Collection (Veterans Transportation Service
Data Collection); Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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 new collection, and
allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice
solicits comments on the information needed to evaluate the Veterans
Transportation Service Data Collection program to ensure Veterans,
Servicemembers, beneficiaries, caregivers and other persons receive
timely and reliable transportation for the purpose of examination,
treatment and care.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before January 14, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov;
or to Audrey Revere, 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-NEW
(Veterans Transportation Service Data Collection)'' in any
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed
online through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Revere at (202) 461-5604 or FAX
(202) 495-5397.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44
U.S.C.
[[Page 68909]]
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.
Titles: Veterans Transportation Service Data Collection.
OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW (Veterans Transportation Service Data
Collection).
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: The information collection is to ensure Veterans,
Servicemembers, beneficiaries, caregivers and other persons receive
timely and reliable transportation for the purpose of examination,
treatment and care. VHA must identify the beneficiary, the dates and
location required to plan a trip for scheduled or unscheduled
appointments, and ensure reimbursement of beneficiary travel mileage is
not paid for transportation provided through VTS. Information is also
collected to facilitate overall evaluation of the effectiveness of the
allocation of resources for VTS.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 27,908 burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: 3.32 (On Occasion).
Estimated Number of Respondents: 100,872.
Dated: November 12, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-27392 Filed 11-14-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P