Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 89 / Monday, May 11, 2009 / Notices 21853 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

http://www.Regulations.gov or to VA’s 

OMB Desk Officer, Office of Information 

and Regulatory Affairs, New Executive 

Office Building, Room 10235, 

Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. 

Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 

0609’’ in any correspondence. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records 

Service (005R1B), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 

7485, FAX (202) 273–0443 or e-mail 

denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please 

refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0609. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Title: Office of Information and 

Regulatory Affairs, VA Form 10–21034g. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0609. 

Type of Review: New collection. 

Abstract: Public Law 104–262, The 

Veterans Health Care Eligibility Reform 

Act of 1996, requires VA implement a 

priority-based enrollment system. VA 

must enroll veterans by specified 

priorities as far down the priorities as 

the available resources permit. The 

number of priority levels to which VHA 

will be able to deliver care will be a 

function of annual funding levels and 

utilization of health care services by 

enrollees. Additionally, eligibility 

reform has brought about the everincreasing need for VA to plan and 

budget for the evolving clinical care 

needs of its extremely dynamic enrollee 

population at risk of need or use of VA 

care. 

There is no valid, recent information 

available in administrative databases on 

all enrollees’ health status, income, and 

their reliance upon the VA system. The 

magnitude of changes each year in 

enrollees, their characteristics, and 

system policies make annual surveys 

necessary to capture this critical 

information for input into VHA’s Health 

Care Services Demand Model. The 

survey will provide VA with current 

information for sound decisions that 

affect the entire VA health care delivery 

system and the veterans it serves. VA 

Form 10–21034g will be used to provide 

the survey data on morbidity and 

reliance that is critical to obtaining 

accurate projections of VA’s ability to 

service veterans who are seeking VA 

health care services. The projections 

will also be used to support VA’s 

Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced 

Services initiative and will also served 

as the basis for VA’s new emphasis on 

population-based budget formulation, 

policy scenario testing, and strategic 

planning. 

An agency may not conduct or 

sponsor, and a person is not required to 

respond to a collection of information 

unless it displays a currently valid OMB 

control number. The Federal Register 

Notice with a 60-day comment period 

soliciting comments on this collection 

of information was published on 

February 24, 2009, at page 8305. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

Households, and Federal Government. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 14,400 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 20 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: Annually. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

42,200. 

Dated: May 5, 2009. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. E9–10795 Filed 5–8–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE A320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–New (10–21092a– 

c)] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal 

Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans) 

Activity: Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Health 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Veterans Health 

Administration (VHA) 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 on 

information needed to evaluate chronic 

gastrointestinal disorders in Persian 

Gulf War Veterans. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before July 10, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

the Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov; 

or to Mary Stout, Veterans Health 

Administration (193E1), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: 

mary.stout@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900—New (10– 

21092a–c)’’ in any correspondence. 

During the comment period, comments 

may be viewed online through the 

FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Mary Stout (202) 273–8664 or FAX (202) 

273–9381. 

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 

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: 

a. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal 

Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans, VA 

Form 10–21092a. 

b. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), 

VA Form 10–2109b. 

c. VA Research Consent Form 

(Control), VA Form 10–2109c. 

OMB Control Number: 2900—New 

(10–21092a–c). 

Type of Review: New collection. 

Abstract: Military troops who were 

deployed in the first Persian Gulf War 

returned with persistent gastrointestinal 

symptoms, typical of diarrheapredominant irritable bowl syndrome 

(IBS). The data collected from the 

survey will assist VA in determining 

whether chronic gastrointestinal illness 

in Persian Gulf Veterans was caused by 

the presence of bacteria in the intestines 

and whether eradication of these 

bacteria reduces symptoms of chronic 

diarrhea. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden: 

a. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal 

Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans, VA 

Form 10–21092a—3,000 hours. 

b. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), 

VA Form 10–2109b—41 hours. 

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c. VA Research Consent Form 

(Control), VA Form 10–2109c—31 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 

a. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal 

Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans, VA 

Form 10–21092a—45 minutes. 

b. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), 

VA Form 10–2109b—15 minutes. 

c. VA Research Consent Form 

(Control), VA Form 10–2109c—10 

minutes. 

Frequency of Response: One time. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

a. Survey of Chronic Gastrointestinal 

Illness in Persian Gulf Veterans, VA 

Form 10–21092a—4,000. 

b. VA Research Consent Form (Cases), 

VA Form 10–2109b—165. 

c. VA Research Consent Form 

(Control), VA Form 10–2109c—189. 

Dated: May 5, 2009. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, 

Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. E9–10796 Filed 5–8–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE A320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–New (21–526b)] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Veteran’s Supplemental Claim 

Application) Activity: Comment 

Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: 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 

new collection, and allow 60 days for 

public comment in response to the 

notice. This notice solicits comments on 

information needed to assist veterans in 

reopening a previously denied disability 

compensation claim or to request an 

increase in benefit and/or claim for a 

new service-connected condition. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before July 10, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov 

or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans 

Benefits Administration (20M35), 

Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 

Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 

20420 or e-mail to 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (21– 

526b)’’ in any correspondence. During 

the comment period, comments may be 

viewed online through FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

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, 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: Veteran’s Supplemental Claim 

Application, VA Form 21–526b. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–New 

(21–526b). 

Type of Review: New collection. 

Abstract: Veterans who were denied a 

claim under Application for 

Compensation or Pension and wish to 

request an increase in benefit and/or a 

claim for a new service-connected 

condition must complete VA Form 21– 

526b to file a supplemental claim for 

disability compensation or to reopen a 

previously denied claim. VA will use 

the data to assist veterans in their claim 

for compensation. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 16,667. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 5 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: One-time. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

200,000. 

Dated: May 5, 2009. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. E9–10797 Filed 5–8–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE A320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–New (VR&E 

Service)] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(VR&E Employment of Individuals With 

Severe Injuries Study); Comment 

Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: 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 

new collection, and allow 60 days for 

public comment in response to this 

notice. This notice solicits comments on 

information needed to determine 

whether Vocational Rehabilitation and 

Employment Service program is meeting 

the needs of severely disabled veterans. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before July 10, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov; 

or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans 

Benefits Administration (20M35), 

Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 

Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 

20420 or e-mail 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (VR&E 

Service)’’ in any correspondence. 

During the comment period, comments 

may be viewed online through the 

FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

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