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[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 124 (Tuesday, June 27, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 39647]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-16162]

[[Page 39647]]

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW-NSV]

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Planning and Analysis, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Planning and Analysis, 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 of 
information, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments on the information that will be 
collected by a telephone survey concerning programs and services for 
veterans.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 28, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Susan Krumhaus, Office of Assistant Secretary for Planning and Analysis 
(008A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20420. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-NEW-NSV'' 
in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Krumhaus at (202) 273-5108 or 
FAX (202) 273-5993.

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, the Office 
of Planning and Analysis invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
VA's functions, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) the accuracy of VA'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: National Survey of Veterans (NSV).
    OMB Control Number: None assigned.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The NSV will be conducted in order to obtain current 
information relevant to the planning and budgeting of VA programs and 
services for veterans. The information collected from the telephone 
survey will also enable VA to study its role in the total use of 
benefits and services by veterans and provide current information about 
the characteristics of the veteran population. The survey will also 
provide information needed for research and policy analyses.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 11,667 hours.
    Estimated Annual Burden Per Respondent: 35 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Voluntary.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000.

    Dated: May 18, 2000.

    By direction of the Secretary.

Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 00-16162 Filed 6-26-00; 8:45 am]
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