[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 124 (Wednesday, June 27, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 30227]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13815]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900--NEW]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Eating Disorders in
Veterans: Prevalence, Comorbidity, Risk, and Healthcare Use
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 new 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 August 27, 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--NEW'' 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., Part I, Chapter 5, Section 527.
Title: Eating Disorders in Veterans: Prevalence, Comorbidity, Risk,
and Healthcare Use.
OMB Control Number: 2900--NEW.
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: Eating disorders (EDs), including anorexia nervosa,
bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, are deadly conditions that
can be difficult to detect and treat. EDs are typically not screened
for or treated within the VA healthcare system, possibly because many
people believe that since Veterans are mostly male, they are not
affected by these disorders. The Department of Defense recently put out
a call for grants to investigate EDs in military service members and
Veterans, and our proposal is currently under review. Our proposal also
aligns with VA Health Services Research & Development funding Priority
F (Women's Health) for Investigator-Initiated Research, which
emphasizes investigating the unique needs of female Veterans. EDs are
an issue for male and female Veterans; however, they disproportionately
impact women. Third, our aims address the recommendations of the 2012
Women Veterans Task Force to resolve gaps in serving women Veterans.
Further, Legal authority for this data collection is found under 38
U.S.C., Part I, Chapter 5, Section 527 that authorizes the collection
of data that will allow measurement and evaluation of the Department of
Veterans Affairs Programs, the goal of which is improved health care
for Veterans.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden:
Risk and Protective Factors for Eating Disorders and Healthcare Use
Survey--1,750 hours.
Eating Disorder Examination--480 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:
Risk and Protective Factors for Eating Disorders and Healthcare Use
Survey--50 minutes.
Eating Disorder Examination--120 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
Risk and Protective Factors for Eating Disorders and Healthcare Use
Survey--2,100.
Eating Disorder Examination--240.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-13815 Filed 6-26-18; 8:45 am]
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