Approved
consistent with clarifications in VA memo of 10-2-01. In its next
submission VA shall report on efforts to bring this collection into
compliance with the Government Paperwork Elimina- tion Act
(including efforts to ensure secure electronic trans- mission of
data).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2004
11/30/2004
10/31/2001
519,844
0
519,844
37,079
0
37,079
0
0
0
Used to determine eligibility,
prescribe and authorize prosthetic devices and glasses, obtain
estimates, allow direct purchase and obtain information on loaned
devices.
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.