Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Child Care Provider Information-For the Child Care Subsidy Program

AGENCY:

Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), 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 August 31, 2024.

ADDRESSES:

Comments must be submitted through www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Program-Specific information: Brittany Ricks, 585-285-5191, Brittany.Ricks@va.gov.

VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202-461-8900, vacopaperworkreduact@va.gov.

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, VA Child Care Subsidy (CCSP) invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of CCSP functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of CCSP 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: Child Care Provider Information-For the Child Care Subsidy Program.

OMB Control Number: 2900-0717. https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to find the historical versions of this Information Collection).

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs to collect information from child care providers to determine employee eligibility to participate in the VA Child Care Subsidy Program.

Affected Public: Individuals and households.

Estimated Annual Burden: 937 hours.

Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,500.

Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.