Approved
consistent with clarification in VA memo of 11-15-00. VA shall
continue to submit individual customer satisfaction surveys to OMB
and OMB will review these submissions and respond to VA within 10
working days of receipt. VA will alsokeep a tally to ensure that
the annual burden of customer satisfaction surveys does not exceed
the amount approved in this generic clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2004
01/31/2004
12/31/2000
195,966
0
75,031
26,810
0
75,031
0
0
0
Voluntary customer surveys will
continue to be used to implement E.O. 12862. The VA will gather the
necessary information to determine the kind and quality of services
our customers want and their level of satisfaction with existing
services. The information will continue to be used to focus the
planning and problem solving efforts to customer service issues
valued by veterans and their families.
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.