In accordance with 5 CFR, this information collection is approved. However, VA will upload, via non-substantive change request, the telephone script for the follow-up call within 60 days of this approval. VA and OMB have agreed that VA and its contractor will provide an analysis plan for conducting more robust nonresponse bias analyses to OMB within 6 months from approval of this collection. This analysis will leverage the information VA has collected from earlier waves and will also address differential nonresponse between deployed and non-deployed Veterans. VA will provide a copy of the report of the results from these analyses to OMB when they are completed. If VA fails to provide the information required, OMB may revisit this approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2015
36 Months From Approved
19,462
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0
9,498
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The information obtained from this survey will provide a comprehensive understanding of the experiences and health concerns(both chronic and time dependent)of Gulf War Veterans.
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.