Notice2023-01008
Agency Information Collection Activity: Applications and Appraisals for Title 38 Health Care Positions and Trainees
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Published
January 20, 2023
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Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 13 (Friday, January 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3781-3782]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01008]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0205]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Applications and
Appraisals for Title 38 Health Care Positions and Trainees
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed
collection of information, including each proposed extension of a
currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before March 21, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>
or to Grant Bennett, Office of Regulations, Appeals, and Policy
(10BRAP), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420 or email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ca8db8aba4bee488afa4a4afbebe8abcabe4ada5bc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="440336252a306a06212a2a2130300432256a232b32">[email protected]</span></a>. Please refer to
``OMB Control No. 2900-0205'' in any correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cfa2aebda6adaaa3e1aebfa0a1bbaa8fb9aee1a8a0b9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3b565a4952595e57155a4b54554f5e7b4d5a155c544d">[email protected]</span></a>.
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0205'' in any correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for
comment is being made pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following collection of information, VHA
invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VHA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of
information technology.
Authority: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.
Title: Applications and Appraisals for Title 38 Health Care
Positions and Trainees, VA Forms 10-2850, 10-2850a, 10-2850c, 10-2850d,
and 10-2850e.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0205.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The collection of this information is authorized by title
38, United States Code (U.S.C.) 7403, (Veterans' Benefits), which
provides that appointments of title 38 employees will be made only
after qualifications have been satisfactorily verified in accordance
with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Occupations listed in 38
U.S.C. 7401(1) and 7401(3) (Appointments in Veterans Health
Administration), are appointed at a grade and step rate or an
assignment based on careful evaluation of their education and
experience.
VA Forms 10-2850, 10-2850a, and 10-2850c are applications designed
specifically to elicit appropriate information about each candidate's
qualifications for employment with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
as well as educational and experience. To assure that a full evaluation
of each candidate's credentials can be made prior to employment, the
forms require disclosure of details about all licenses ever held, Drug
Enforcement Administration certification, board certification, clinical
privileges, revoked certification or registration, liability insurance
history, and involvement in malpractice proceedings. Form 10-2850d is
used to collect appropriate information about qualifications for each
trainee participating in accredited educational programs with VA. VA
Form 10-2850e is the pre-employment reference form used to elicit
information concerning the prior education and/or performance of the
Title 38 applicant. This collection of information is necessary to
determine eligibility for employment and the appropriate grade and step
rate or assignment.
a. VA Form 10-2850, Application for Physicians, Dentists,
Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Chiropractors, will collect information
used to determine eligibility for appointment to VHA.
b. VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists,
will collect information used to determine eligibility for appointment
to VHA.
c. VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations,
will collect information used to determine eligibility for appointment
to VHA.
d. VA Form 10-2850d, Health Professions Trainee Data Collection
Form, will collect information used to support eligibility for trainee
appointment to VHA.
e. VA Form 10-2850e, Appraisal of Applicant, will collect
information used to determine if applicant meets the requirements for
employment.
Total Annual Number of Responses: 273,963.
Total Annual Time Burden: 136,982 hours.
VA Form 10-2850
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
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Estimated Annual Burden: 8,064 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 16,128.
VA Form 10-2850a
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 32,256 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 64,511.
VA Form 10-2850c
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 10,752 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 21,504.
VA Form 10-2850d
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 60,500 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 121,000.
VA Form 10-2850e
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 25,410 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,820.
By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-01008 Filed 1-19-23; 8:45 am]
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