Approved
consistent with changes and clarificaitons described in VA memos of
12-4-00 and 1-3-01.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2004
01/31/2004
20,000
0
0
22,957
0
0
0
0
0
Telephone survey of a large (n=20,000)
nationally representative sample of veterans to obtain current
information relevant to the planning and budgeting of VA services
and programs. Enables VA to study its role in the total use of
benefits and services by veterans. Provides current information on
characteristics of veteran population.
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.