Agency Information Collection (Veterans Health Benefits Handbook Satisfaction Survey) Activities Under OMB Review

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0773]

Agency Information Collection (Veterans Health Benefits Handbook Satisfaction Survey) Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY:

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and includes the actual data collection instrument.

DATES:

Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before July 28, 2014.

ADDRESSES:

Submit written comments on the collection of information through

www.Regulations.gov,

or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to

oira_submission@omb.eop.gov

. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0773 (Veterans, Researchers, and IRB Members Experiences with Recruitment Restrictions)” in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632-7492 or email

crystal.rennie@va.gov

. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0773 (Veterans, Researchers, and IRB Members Experiences with Recruitment Restrictions)” in any correspondence.

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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Titles:

Veterans Health Benefits Handbook Satisfaction Survey

OMB Control Number:

2900-0773

Type of Review:

Revision of a currently approved collection

Abstract:

The Veterans' Health Benefits Handbook will contain general eligibility and benefits information and most importantly, information specific to the recipient. VHA hopes to provide Veterans an opportunity to give anonymous feedback on the content and presentation of this material. VHA will use the information gathered to determine how well the Handbook

meets Veterans' needs and make changes to the Handbook where needed.

Affected Public:

Individuals or households.

Estimated Annual Burden:

135 Burden hours.

Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:

5 minutes.

Frequency of Response:

1.53 annually

Estimated Number of Respondents:

1060

Dated: June 23, 2014.

By direction of the Secretary.

Crystal Rennie,

VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

[FR Doc. 2014-15004 Filed 6-26-14; 8:45 am]

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