[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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