[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 52 (Thursday, March 18, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13210-13211]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-5924]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0117]


Proposed Information Collection (Inquiry Concerning Applicant for 
Employment) Activity: 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 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 qualification for employment.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before May 17, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 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 FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Hayes at (202) 461-7863.

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;

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(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 an applicant 
qualification for employment at VA. The information is obtained from 
individuals who have knowledge of the applicant's past work record, 
performance, and character.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    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: March 15, 2010.

    By direction of the Secretary:
Denise McLamb,
Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-5924 Filed 3-17-10; 8:45 am]
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