[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 148 (Monday, August 3, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 46109]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18926]



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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]


Proposed Information Collection (NCA: Legacy (Historic Resources 
Education Program Research))

AGENCY: National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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Activity: Comment Request.

SUMMARY: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), 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, and allow 60 days for public 
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on 
information that will increase public access to historic resources in 
national cemeteries. It will also increase public awareness of the 
legacy of the sacrifices of our nation's Veterans. NCA is developing a 
Historic Resources Education Program to serve academic and non-academic 
stakeholders.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 2, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Willie Lewis, National Cemetery Administration (43D3), Department 
of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420; or 
email: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
NEW'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be 
viewed online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Willie Lewis at (202) 461-4242 or FAX 
(202) 501-2240.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-21), 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, NCA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of NCA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of NCA'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.
    Title: NCA Legacy (Historic Resources Education Program Research), 
VA Form 40-10166 Online Survey/Focus Groups.
    OMB Control Number: 2900--NEW.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: VA Survey Form 40-10166 and Focus Group interviews will 
be used to collect information from academic and non-academic 
stakeholders. These audiences include, but are not limited to middle 
school and high school students and teachers, university students and 
professors, historic associations, veterans associations, libraries, 
and organizations that serve amateur genealogists. The program will 
increase public access to historic resources in national cemeteries 
and, in doing so, it will also increase public awareness of the legacy 
of the sacrifices of our nation's veterans.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 158 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: Online Survey--50 hrs., 
Focus Groups--108 hrs.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 254.

    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. 2015-18926 Filed 7-31-15; 8:45 am]
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