[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 21 (Wednesday, January 31, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 4560]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-01872]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0661]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Grants to States for
Construction & Acquisition of State Home Facilities
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Veterans Health Administration, 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 proposed extension of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the
notice. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be received on or before April 2,
2018.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov
or to Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory and Administrative Affairs
(10B4), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420 or email to [email protected]. Please refer
to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0661'' in any correspondence. During the
comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 615-9241.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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.
Authority: 38 U.S.C. 8133(a), 8135(a).
Title: Forms for Grants to States for Construction and Acquisition
of State Home Facilities, VA Forms 10-0388-1, 10-0388-2, 10-0388-3, 10-
0388-4, 10-0388-5, 10-0388-6, 10-0388-7, 10-0388-8, 10-0388-9, 10-0388-
10, 10-0388-12, 10-0388-13.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0661.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: State governments complete VA Forms 10-0388-1, 10-0388-2,
10-0388-3, 10-0388-4, 10-0388-5, 10-0388-6, 10-0388-7, 10-0388-8, 10-
0388-9, 10-0388-10, 10-0388-12, and 10-0388-13, to apply for State Home
Construction Grant Program and to certify compliance with VA
requirements. VA uses this information, along with other documents
submitted by States to determine the feasibility of the projects for VA
participation, to determine eligibility for a grant award.
Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,200 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 24 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Annual Responses: 50.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-01872 Filed 1-30-18; 8:45 am]
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