[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8951-8952]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03455]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0205]
Proposed Information Collection (Applications and Appraisals for
Employment for Title 38 Positions and Trainees); 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 revision collection,
and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on the information needed for Veterans,
Veteran Representatives and health care providers to request
reimbursement from the federal government for emergency services at a
private institution.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before April 20, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov;
or Audrey Revere, Office of Regulatory and Administrative Affairs,
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. 2900-0205'' in
any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed
online through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Revere at (202) 461-5694.
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: Applications and Appraisals for Employment for Title 38
Positions and Trainees.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0205.
Type of Review: Revision.
Abstract: VA Forms 10-2850 and 2850a through care applications
designed specifically to elicit appropriate information about each
candidate's qualifications for employment with Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) as well as educational and experience. To assure that a
full evaluation of each candidate's credentials can be made prior to
employment, the forms require disclosure of details about all licenses
ever held, Drug Enforcement Administration certification, board
certification, clinical privileges, revoked certification or
registration, liability insurance history, and involvement in
malpractice proceedings.
The collection of this information is authorized by Title 38,
United States Code (U.S.C.) 7403, (Veterans' Benefits), which provides
that appointments of Title 38 employees will be made only after
qualifications have been satisfactorily verified in accordance with
regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Occupations listed in 38
U.S.C. 7401(1) and 7401(3) (Appointments in Veterans Health
Administration), are appointed at a grade and step rate or an
assignment based on careful evaluation of their education and
experience.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
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Estimated Annual Burden: 153,833 burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 3 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 412,787
Dated: February 13, 2015.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-03455 Filed 2-18-15; 8:45 am]
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