THERE ARE NOW APPROXIMATELY 3.5
MILLION VETERANS AGED 65 AND OVER. THI WILL INCREASE TO 9.0 MILLION
BY 1982, AND REMAIN 6.0 MILLION UNTIL 2030. THE VETERANS
ADMINISTRATION DOES NOT HAVE THE INFORMATION NEEDED ABOUT THE
POTENTIAL USERS OF VA PROGRAMS TO ADEQUATELY PLAN FOR THE FUTURE.
THE SURVEY SHOULD BE IN THE FIELD BY MAY 23, 1983, AND ALL FIE WORK
WILL BE COMPLETED BY AUGUST 18, 1983.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.