Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery (NCA, VBA, VHA)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
30 Day FRN 2900-0770.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-01
60-Day FRN 2900-0770.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-26
Generic Fast-Track Clearance Request Template.docx Supplementary Document	2017-08-01
Qualitative Feedback Justification B.docx Supporting Statement B	2017-04-27
(NCA VBA VHA)-Qualitative_Feedback_Justification A 8-17.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-08-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0770	ICR Reference No: 201702-2900-010
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201403-2900-007
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0770
Title: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery (NCA, VBA, VHA)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/29/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/02/2017
Terms of Clearance: OMB approves this collection for a period of three years. To request approval of information collections under this generic approval, the agency must do the following: 1) Unless an agency is using multiple modes of collection (e.g., paper forms and electronic submissions), provide a Generic Clearance Submission Template for each Instrument; 2) If the agency is using multiple modes of collection (e.g., paper forms and electronic submissions), the same Generic Clearance Submission Template may be used for both instruments; 3) each Generic Clearance Submission Template must be uploaded as a Supplementary document using a naming convention that allows the public to identify the associated instrument; 4) submit no more than five Generic Submission Templates with each request.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2020	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2017
Responses	335,000	0	200,000
Time Burden (Hours)	214,167	0	100,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The generic clearance will be used to collect qualitative feedback on VA's services or products delivery. VA will seek customer and stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations on its services or products delivery. The data collected will be used to improve delivery of products or services in areas where needed.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standard
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 20535	05/02/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 35876	08/01/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	335,000	200,000	0	135,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	214,167	100,000	0	114,167	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The adjustment is being made due to the increased agency use of the flexibility of the Generic Fast-track. It is also due to the anticipated, extensive use by the VA's Veterans Experience program office, in efforts to develop and generate qualitative Customer Satisfaction surveys within the next 3 years, under the guise of the Office of the Secretary.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $350,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 08/02/2017

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