[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 238 (Friday, December 11, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 77083]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-31160]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0691]
Proposed Information Collection (Learner's Perceptions Survey
(LPS)); Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 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 revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60
days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits
comments on information needed to identify areas for improvement in
clinical training programs.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before February 9, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at
www.Regulations.gov; or to Brian McCarthy, 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. 2900-0691'' in any correspondence. During the comment period,
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 461-6345.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from 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
1. Learners' Perceptions Survey PR, VA Form 10-0439.
2. Learners' Perceptions Survey AH, VA Form 10-0439.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0691.
Type of Review: Revision.
Abstracts
Under the authority of Federal Law 38 U.S.C. Part V, Chapter 73,
Section 7302, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides
education and training to over 120,000 national cohort of health care
trainees per year to assist in providing an adequate supply of health
personnel for VA and the Nation. VA is further required to evaluate
this program on a continuing basis and determine its effectiveness in
achieving its goals (Federal Law, 38 U.S.C. Part I, Chapter 5, Section
527). In addition, the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of
1993, requires Federal agencies to set goals, measure performance, and
report on the accomplishments.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden
a. Learners' Perceptions Survey PR, VA Form 10-0439--3,750 hours.
b. Learners' Perceptions Survey AH, VA Form 10-0439--3,750 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent
a. Learners' Perceptions Survey PR, VA Form 10-0439--15 minutes.
b. Learners' Perceptions Survey AH, VA Form 10-0439--15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Annual Responses
a. Learners' Perceptions Survey PR, VA Form 10-0439--15,000.
b. Learners' Perceptions Survey AH, VA Form 10-0439--15,000.
By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-31160 Filed 12-10-15; 8:45 am]
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