[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 167 (Tuesday, August 28, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45372-45373]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-21679]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-VHA2]
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 new
collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to
determine the extent to which former reservists experienced physical
assault of a sexual nature or battery of a sexual nature while serving
on active duty for training.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before October 29, 2001.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to
Ann
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W. Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193B1), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-
mail: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
VHA2'' in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann W. Bickoff at (202) 273-8310 or
FAX (202) 273-9381.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44
U.S.C., 3501-3520), 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.
Title: Survey of Military Sexual Trauma Among the Reserve
Components of the Armed Forces, VA Form 10-21052(NR).
OMB Control Number: 2900-VHA2.
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: The Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act
mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with
the Secretary of Defense, will conduct a study to determine: (1) the
extent to which former members of the Reserve Components of the Armed
Forces experienced physical assault of a sexual nature or battery of a
sexual nature while serving on active duty for training; (2) the extent
to which such former members have sought counseling through VA relating
to these incidents; and (3) the additional resources that, in the
judgment of the Secretary, would be required to meet the projected need
of these former members for such counseling.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 3,375 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 45 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,500.
Dated: August 15, 2001.
By direction of the Secretary:
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 01-21679 Filed 8-27-01; 8:45 am]
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