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###### Department of Veterans Affairs

          - [OMB Control No. 2900-0090]

# 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 extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine an applicant's suitability and placement as a potential volunteer at VA.                    

# DATES:

Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before July 17, 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. 2900-0090” in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.                    

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mary Stout at (202) 461-5867 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 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.

*Title:*                     Application for Voluntary Service, VA Form 10-7055.                

*OMB Control Number:*                     2900-0090.                

*Type of Review:*                     Extension of a currently approved collection.                

*Abstract:*                     Individuals expressing interest in volunteering at a VA medical center complete VA Form 10-7055 to request placement in the nationwide VA Voluntary Service Program. VA will use the data collected to place applicants in assignments most suitable to their special skills and abilities.                

*Affected Public:*                     Individuals or Households.                

*Estimated Total Annual Burden:*                     8,000 hours.                

*Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:*                     15 minutes.                

*Frequency of Response:*                     One time.                

*Estimated Number of Respondents:*                     32,000.                

Dated: May 12, 2009.

By direction of the Secretary.

Denise McLamb,

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.

[FR Doc. E9-11452 Filed 5-15-09; 8:45 am]

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