Notice2024-23052
Agency Information Collection Activity: Community Residential Care (CRC) Program-Recordkeeping, Incident Reporting, Applications
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Published
October 7, 2024
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
Veterans Health Administration, 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 89, Number 194 (Monday, October 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 81152-81153]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23052]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0491]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Community Residential
Care (CRC) Program--Recordkeeping, Incident Reporting, Applications
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Veterans Health Administration, 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: Comments must be received on or before December 6, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Program-Specific information: Rebecca Mimnall, 202-695-9434,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#44322c25272b3436250432256a232b32"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dbadb3bab8b4aba9ba9badbaf5bcb4ad">[email protected]</span></a>.
VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202-461-8900,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a5d3c4c6cad5c4d5c0d7d2cad7ced7c0c1d0c4c6d1e5d3c48bc2cad3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b4c2d5d7dbc4d5c4d1c6c3dbc6dfc6d1d0c1d5d7c0f4c2d59ad3dbc2">[email protected]</span></a>.
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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.
Title: Community Residential Care (CRC) Program--Recordkeeping,
Incident Reporting, Applications (VA Forms 10-2407 and 10-387).
OMB Control Number: 2900-0491. <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch</a> (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to
find the historical versions of this Information Collection).
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA is authorized under 38 U.S.C. 1730 to assist veterans
by referring them for placement, and aiding veterans in obtaining
placement, in Community Residential Care (CRC) facilities, which
include Medical Foster Homes (MFHs). One of the standards a CRC
facility must meet is the requirement to maintain records on each
resident in a secure place. Under 38 CFR 17.63(i), facility records
must include emergency notification procedures and a copy of all signed
agreements with the resident. These records must be maintained by the
CRC facility, and the CRC facility must make those records available
for VA inspection upon request. An MFH is a subtype of CRC and, under
38 CFR 17.74(q), is required to comply with the recordkeeping
requirements of 38 CFR 17.63(i). In addition, the CRC facility must
maintain and make available, upon request of the approving official,
records related to CRC staff requirements and provide that the CRC
facility has sufficient, qualified staff on duty and available to care
for the residents and ensure the health and safety of each resident.
VA is adding to this collection the requirement under 38 CFR
17.63(j)(3) that CRC facilities and MFHs report alleged violations
involving mistreatment, neglect, or abuse of a veteran to the approving
official. VA requires the CRC facility to document and investigate
evidence of an alleged violation, including misappropriation of
resident property. VA views the reporting, documenting, and
investigating of an alleged incident and the subsequent report of the
results of the investigation to be one collection of information.
VA Forms 10-2407 and 10-387 also are being included in this
collection. The 10-2407 form is the CRC application used by residential
care home sponsors seeking VA approval to provide care to veterans. The
10-387 form is the MFH application used by medical foster home
caregivers seeking VA approval to provide care to veterans. The
applicants supply references and agree to a VA inspection of the home,
a monthly rate, and compliance with other VA standards for residential
care. In addition, MFH applicants submit copies of applicable licenses
with the application. This information is collected under the authority
of 38 U.S.C. 1720 and 38 U.S.C.1730.
Total Annual Burden: 4,484 hours.
Total Annual Responses: 3,400.
Recordkeeping
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,425 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 90 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 950.
Incident Reporting
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 2,850 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 180 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 950.
CRC Application--VA Form 10-2407
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 42 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
MFH Application--VA Form 10-387
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 167 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.
(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.)
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-23052 Filed 10-4-24; 8:45 am]
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