[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 39 (Monday, March 1, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 9279]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-4065]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-New (DES)]
Proposed Information Collection (Survey of Satisfaction With the
Disability Evaluation System (DES)) Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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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 assess
the effectiveness of current DES Pilot procedures and to develop better
methods of serving the VA customers, namely, Service members, Veterans
and their families.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before April 30, 2010.
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 [email protected].
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-New (DES)'' 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. 3501-21), 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: Survey of Satisfaction with the Disability Evaluation System
(DES).
OMB Control Number: 2900-New (DES).
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: Data obtained through the DES survey will be used to
evaluate and, if necessary, revise the way the DES Pilot is conducted
in an effort to raise customer service standards.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 37 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 149.
Dated: February 23, 2010.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-4065 Filed 2-26-10; 8:45 am]
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