Approved
consistent with changes to the questionnaire submitted by VA memo
and included in the electronic docket. In the next submission of
OMB number 2900-0609, VA shall combine this collection and
2900-0609 into a single submission. Additionally, OMB continues to
encourage VA to work with their contractor to enhance the coding of
case level outcomes to better understand reasons for nonresponse
and conduct research that may include tracing veterans with
inadequate contact information, increasing the number of call
attempts, and testing strategies for identifying and handling
veterans in institutions, etc, under 2900-0609. Should VA develop
plans for related substudies, the Department should consult with
and seek clearance from OMB through administrative change requests
(83-Cs).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2010
36 Months From Approved
44,000
0
0
3,168
0
0
0
0
0
These frequently changing modules will
be added to the more stable core questions to provide information
for planning & policy development for actuarial projections of
enrollment, utilization, expenditures, mandated annual enrollment
reforms, & quantitative & qualitative research.
These modules (with a new
approval number) will be added to the questions currently approved
under 2900-0609. Although questions of this nature have been asked
in the past, they are now considered a program increase of 3,168
burden hours
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.