[Federal Register: August 15, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 159)]
[Notices]               
[Page 47981-47982]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Veterans Employment and Training Service

 
Agency Information Collection Activities: New Collection; Comment 
Request

ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Homeless 
Veterans Reintegration Program Data Collection and Effectiveness Study.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
    Title of Information Collection: Homeless Veterans Reintegration 
Program Data Collection and Effectiveness Study.
    OMB Control Number:
    Type of Request: New collection.
    Originating Office: Department of Labor--Veterans Employment and 
Training Service.
    Form Number: None.
    Respondents: The Department of Labor's Homeless Veterans 
Reintegration Program (HVRP) grant recipients. This includes not-for-
profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 73.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 73.
    Average Hours per Response: 4.9 hours per grantee.
    Total Estimated Burden: 358 hours.
    Frequency: Once per respondent.
    Obligation To Respond: Voluntary.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from July 23, 2008.
    Comments: Submit comments to Steve Richardson by e-mail 
(richardson.steven@dol.gov), fax (202-693-7954) or mail (U.S. 
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3317, 
Washington, DC 20210). Please use just one method and include the 
information collection title.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection and 
supporting documents, to Miguel Hernandez via e-mail 
(hernandez.miguel@dol.gov), phone (202-693-4728), or mail (USDOL-VETS, 
Francis Perkins Bldg., 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-1316, 
Washington, DC 20210).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
technology.

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    Abstract of Proposed Collection: The proposed study will develop 
and further the Department of Labor's understanding of the traits and 
characteristics of programs which provide employment and training 
services for homeless veterans. Comparing results of different grantee 
models (both urban and non-urban) will assist the Department with 
performance outcome comparisons across grantees and identification of 
best practices. This questionnaire asks for opinions, reactions, and 
thoughts regarding the HVRP program.
    Methodology: The collection of information will utilize a web-based 
survey design. Alternatively, participants will be able to complete the 
survey using a paper-based version if they prefer such a format. A 
paper copy of the survey will be mailed to participants who request a 
paper based format and will include a postage paid return envelope for 
submission.

    Signed in Washington, DC, this 8th day of August 2008.
Charles S. Ciccolella,
Assistant Secretary, Veterans Employment and Training Service.
[FR Doc. E8-18858 Filed 8-14-08; 8:45 am]

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