[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 245 (Friday, December 20, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77204-77205]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-30306]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]
Proposed Information Collection (VA National Veterans Sports
Programs and Special Event Surveys Data Collection) Activity: Comment
Request
AGENCY: Office of Public & Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Office of Public Affairs (OPA), 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 National Veterans
Sports Programs and Special Event Surveys Data Collection is designed
to allow program improvement and measure the tangible, quantifiable
benefits of the events, using event applications. Information collected
is used for the planning, distribution and utilization of resources and
to allocate clinical and administrative support to patient treatment
services. Data will allow the program office to ensure that the target
audience is being reached, effective therapeutic treatments are being
offered, and tangible, quantitative results are being measured and
tracked for continual improvement.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before February 18, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov;
or to Crystal Rennie, Office of Information & Technology (005R1B),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420; or email: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900-NEW (VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Event
Surveys)'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments
may be viewed online through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie at (202) 632-7492.
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.
Titles: VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Event
Surveys.
OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW (VA National Veterans Sports Programs
and Special Event Surveys).
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers
National Rehabilitation Special Events for Veterans who are receiving
care at VA medical facilities. Each event promotes
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the healing of body and spirit by motivating Veterans to reach their
full potential, improve their independence, and achieve a healthier
lifestyle and higher quality of life. Surveys are designed to allow
program improvement and measure the tangible, quantifiable benefits of
the events using event applications. Information collection is used for
the planning, distribution and utilization of resources and to allocate
clinical and administrative support to patient treatment services.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 2782 burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2.552 minutes.
(a) National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, VA Form 10107
(2.5 min.)
(b) National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, VA Form 10108 (2.25
min.)
(c) National Veterans Golden Age Games, VA Form 10109 (2.5 min.)
(d) National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, VA Form 10110 (2.25
min.)
(e) National Veterans TEE Tournament, VA Form 10111 (2.75 min.)
(f) National Veterans Wheelchair Games, VA Form 10112 (2.75 min.)
Frequency of Response: 28.75 (annual).
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2275.
Dated: December 17, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-30306 Filed 12-19-13; 8:45 am]
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