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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 38 (Tuesday, February 27, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8837-8838]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-3383]

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0117]

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Human Resources and Administration, Department of 
Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Human Resources and Administration (HRA), 
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is

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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 extension of a currently approved collection, 
and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This 
notice solicits comments on the information needed to determine an 
applicant's suitability and qualifications for employment.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 30, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through http://www.Regulations.gov; or to Jean Hayes, Office of Human 
Resources Management (051B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420; or e-mail: 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0117'' in any 
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Hayes at (202) 273-9706.

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, HRA 
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 HRA'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: Inquiry Concerning Applicant for Employment, VA Form Letter 
5-127.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0117.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form Letter 5-127 is used to verify qualifications of 
applicants for employment at VA. This information is obtained from 
individuals who have knowledge of the applicants' past work record, 
performance, and character. VA will use the data collected to determine 
the applicant's suitability and qualifications for employment.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, individuals or 
households, State, local or tribal government.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 3,125 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,500.

    Dated: February 12, 2007.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E7-3383 Filed 2-26-07; 8:45 am]
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