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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 33 / Thursday, February 19, 2015 / Notices

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0823]

Proposed Information Collection
(Expanded Access to Non-VA Care
Through the Veterans Choice Program)
Activity: Comment Request
Veterans Health
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

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 extension
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on the
information needed for Veterans,
Veteran Representatives and health care
providers to request reimbursement
from the federal government for
emergency services at a private
institution.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before April 20, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or
Audrey Revere, Office of Regulatory and
Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health
Administration (10B4), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email:
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0823’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Audrey Revere at (202) 461–5694.
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

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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.
Titles: Election to Receive Authorized
Non-VA Care and Selection of Provider
for the Veterans Choice Program.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0823.
Type of Review: Extension.
Abstract: Section 17.1515 requires
eligible veterans to notify VA whether
the veteran elects to receive authorized
non-VA care through the Veterans
Choice Program, be placed on an
electronic waiting list, or be scheduled
for an appointment with a VA health
care provider. Section 17.1515(b)(1) also
allows eligible veterans to specify a
particular non-VA entity or health care
provider, if that entity or provider meets
certain requirements.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households,
Estimated Annual Burden: 185,721
burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 2 minutes.
Frequency of Response: 12.64 times
per year.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
440,794 respondents.
Titles: Health-Care Plan Information
for the Veterans Choice Program.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0823.
Type of Review: Extension.
Abstract: Section 17.1510(d) requires
eligible veterans to submit to VA
information about their health-care plan
to participate in the Veterans Choice
Program.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 88,159
burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: 1.2 times per
year.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
440,794 respondents.
Titles: Submission of Medical Record
Information under the Veterans Choice
Program.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0823.
Type of Review: Extension.
Abstract: Participating eligible entities
and providers are required to submit a
copy of any medical record related to
hospital care or medical services

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furnished under this Program to an
eligible veteran.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 464,428
burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: 29.80 times
per year.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
187,000 respondents.
Titles: Submission of Information on
Credentials and Licenses by Eligible
Entities or Providers.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0823.
Type of Review: Extension.
Abstract: Section 17.1530 requires
eligible entities and providers to submit
verification that the entity or provider
maintains at least the same or similar
credentials and licenses as those
required of VA’s health care providers,
as determined by the Secretary.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 15,583
burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once
annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
187,000 respondents.
Dated: February 12, 2015.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015–03354 Filed 2–18–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0681]

Proposed Information Collection (IL
Assessment) Activity: Comment
Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), 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
revision of a currently approved

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collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on information
needed to evaluate a disabled veterans’
independent living needs.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before April 20, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M33), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0681’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
FAX (202) 632–8925.
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, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’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: Preliminary Independent Living
(IL) Assessment, VA Form 28–0791.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0681.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA case managers use VA
Form 28–0791 while evaluating the
independent living needs of veterans
with severe disabilities. The data is used
to determine the scope of the veteran’s
independent living under the
Vocational Rehabilitation and
Employment program.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.

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Estimated Annual Burden: 2,500
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 1 hour.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
2,500.
Dated: February 13, 2015.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015–03446 Filed 2–18–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0205]

Proposed Information Collection
(Applications and Appraisals for
Employment for Title 38 Positions and
Trainees); Activity: Comment Request
Veterans Health
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

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 revision
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on the
information needed for Veterans,
Veteran Representatives and health care
providers to request reimbursement
from the federal government for
emergency services at a private
institution.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before April 20, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or
Audrey Revere, Office of Regulatory and
Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health
Administration (10B4), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email:
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0205’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the FDMS.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Audrey Revere at (202) 461–5694.
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.
Titles: Applications and Appraisals
for Employment for Title 38 Positions
and Trainees.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0205.
Type of Review: Revision.
Abstract: VA Forms 10–2850 and
2850a through care applications
designed specifically to elicit
appropriate information about each
candidate’s qualifications for
employment with Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) as well as
educational and experience. To assure
that a full evaluation of each candidate’s
credentials can be made prior to
employment, the forms require
disclosure of details about all licenses
ever held, Drug Enforcement
Administration certification, board
certification, clinical privileges, revoked
certification or registration, liability
insurance history, and involvement in
malpractice proceedings.
The collection of this information is
authorized by Title 38, United States
Code (U.S.C.) 7403, (Veterans’ Benefits),
which provides that appointments of
Title 38 employees will be made only
after qualifications have been
satisfactorily verified in accordance
with regulations prescribed by the
Secretary. Occupations listed in 38
U.S.C. 7401(1) and 7401(3)
(Appointments in Veterans Health
Administration), are appointed at a
grade and step rate or an assignment
based on careful evaluation of their
education and experience.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households.

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