80_FR_46249 80 FR 46101 - Hazardous Materials: Notice of Application for Special Permits

80 FR 46101 - Hazardous Materials: Notice of Application for Special Permits

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 148 (August 3, 2015)

Page Range46101-46103
FR Document2015-18718

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein. Each mode of transportation for which a particular special permit is requested is indicated by a number in the ``Nature of Application'' portion of the table below as follows: 1--Motor vehicle, 2--Rail freight, 3--Cargo vessel, 4--Cargo aircraft only, 5--Passenger-carrying aircraft.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration


Hazardous Materials: Notice of Application for Special Permits

AGENCY: Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration, (PHMSA), DOT.

ACTION: List of Applications for Special Permits.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application 
for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of 
Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR part 107, 
subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous 
Materials Safety has received the application described herein. Each 
mode of transportation for which a particular special permit is 
requested is indicated by a number in the ``Nature of Application'' 
portion of the table below as follows: 1--Motor vehicle, 2--Rail 
freight, 3--Cargo vessel, 4--Cargo aircraft only, 5--Passenger-carrying 
aircraft.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 2, 2015.
    Address Comments To: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Washington, DC 20590.
    Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in 
triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include 
a self-addressed stamped postcard showing the special permit number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the applications are 
available for inspection in the Records Center, East Building, PHH-30, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC or at http://regulations.gov.
    This notice of receipt of applications for special permit is 
published in accordance with Part 107 of the Federal hazardous 
materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 20, 2015.
Ryan Paquet,
Director, Approvals and Permits Division.

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                                                                     Regulation(s)     Nature of special permits
     Application No.         Docket No.          Applicant             affected                 thereof
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                                               NEW SPECIAL PERMITS
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16504-N..................  ..............  iDrink Products       49 CFR 171.2(k),      To authorize the
                                            Inc., Ann Arbor, MI.  172.202(a)(5)         transportation in
                                                                  (iii)(B), Subpart H   commerce of certain used
                                                                  of Part 172.          DOT 3AL cylinders that
                                                                                        contain carbon dioxide,
                                                                                        but not necessarily in
                                                                                        an amount qualifying as
                                                                                        hazardous material.
                                                                                        (modes 1, 2)
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16511-N..................  ..............  Air Products and      49 CFR 173.301(f),    To authorize the
                                            Chemicals, Inc.,      173.301(g).           transportation in
                                            Allentown, PA.                              commerce of hydrogen
                                                                                        chloride, anhydrous in
                                                                                        certain DOT
                                                                                        specification cylinders
                                                                                        without pressure relief
                                                                                        devices. (modes 1, 3)
16514-N..................  ..............  Best Buy Co., Inc.,   49 CFR 172.301(c),    To authorize the
                                            Richfield, MN.        173.185(c)(1)(iii),   transportation in
                                                                  173.185(c)(3)(i).     commerce of packages
                                                                                        containing lithium cells
                                                                                        and batteries without
                                                                                        the markings required in
                                                                                        Sec.  Sec.
                                                                                        173.185(c)(1)(iii) and
                                                                                        173.185 (c)(3)(i) when
                                                                                        contained in overpacks
                                                                                        and transported via
                                                                                        motor vehicle between
                                                                                        Best Buy Co., Inc.
                                                                                        distribution centers and
                                                                                        retail stores. (mode 1)
16516-N..................  ..............  Exosent Engineering,  49 CFR 178.315......  To authorize the
                                            LLC, College                                manufacture, mark, sale
                                            Station, TX.                                and use of non-DOT
                                                                                        specification cargo
                                                                                        tanks manufactured to
                                                                                        ASME Section XII stamped
                                                                                        with a ``T'' Stamp
                                                                                        instead of the ``U''
                                                                                        stamp (mode 1)
16518-N..................  ..............  Midwest Helicopter    49 CFR 172.200,       To authorize the
                                            Airways, Inc.,        172.301(c),           transportation in
                                            Willowbrook, IL.      173.27(b)(3),         commerce of certain
                                                                  175.30(a)(1),         hazardous materials by
                                                                  175.33, Part 178.     14 CFR Part 133
                                                                                        Rotorcraft External Load
                                                                                        Operations transporting
                                                                                        hazardous materials
                                                                                        attached to or suspended
                                                                                        from an aircraft and 14
                                                                                        CFR Part 135 operations
                                                                                        transporting hazardous
                                                                                        materials on board an
                                                                                        aircraft. Such
                                                                                        transportation is in
                                                                                        support of operations
                                                                                        whenthe use of cranes or
                                                                                        other lifting devices is
                                                                                        impracticable or
                                                                                        unavailable or when
                                                                                        aircraft is the only
                                                                                        means of transportation,
                                                                                        without being subject to
                                                                                        certain hazard
                                                                                        communication
                                                                                        requirements, quantity
                                                                                        limitations, packaging
                                                                                        and loading and storage
                                                                                        requirements. (mode 4)
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                                               NEW SPECIAL PERMITS
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16520-N..................  ..............  Southern              49 CFR 172.101        To authorize the
                                            Helicopters, Inc.,    Hazardous Materials   transportation in
                                            Sunshine, LA.         Table Column (9B),    commerce of certain
                                                                  172.204(c)(3),        hazardous materials by
                                                                  172.200,              14 CFR part 133
                                                                  172.301(c),           rotorcraft External Load
                                                                  173.27(b)(2),         Operations transporting
                                                                  173327(b)(3),         hazardous materials
                                                                  175.30(a)(1).         attached to or suspended
                                                                                        from an aircraft. Such
                                                                                        transportation occurs
                                                                                        when aircraft is the
                                                                                        only means of
                                                                                        transportation, without
                                                                                        being subject to certain
                                                                                        hazard communication
                                                                                        requirements, quantity
                                                                                        limitations, packaging
                                                                                        and loading and storage
                                                                                        requirements. (mode 4)
16521-N..................  ..............  Sentry Equipment      49 CFR 173.201,       To authorize the
                                            Corp., Oconomowoc,    173.301(f),           manufacture, mark, sale
                                            WI.                   173.302a, 173.304a.   and use of non-DOT
                                                                                        specification stainless
                                                                                        steel cylinders
                                                                                        conforming in part to
                                                                                        DOT specification 3A.
                                                                                        (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
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                                               NEW SPECIAL PERMITS
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16523-N..................  ..............  FIBA Technologies,    49 CFR 173.301(f),    To authorize the
                                            Inc., Littleton, MA.  173.301(g),           manufacture, mark, sale
                                                                  173.312(a)(2).        and use of certain DOT
                                                                                        specification cylinders,
                                                                                        UN pressure receptacles,
                                                                                        and Multi-Element Gas
                                                                                        Containers (MEGCs)
                                                                                        containing anhydrous
                                                                                        hydrogen chloride
                                                                                        without pressure relief
                                                                                        devices. (modes 1, 2, 3)
16524-N..................  ..............  Quantum Fuel Systems  49 CFR 173.302a.....  To authorize the
                                            Technologies                                manufacture, mark, sale
                                            Worldwide, Inc.,                            and use of non-DOT
                                            Lake Forest, CA.                            specification fully
                                                                                        wrapped fiber reinforced
                                                                                        composite gas cylinders
                                                                                        that meet ISO 11119-
                                                                                        3:2013, except as
                                                                                        specified. (modes 1, 2,
                                                                                        3)
16525-N..................  ..............  Air Products and      49 CFR 173.187,       To authorize the
                                            Chemicals, Inc.,      173.212, 173.240,     transportation in
                                            Allentown, PA.        173.242, IMDG Code    commerce of certain
                                                                  6.2.1.1.2.            Division 4.1 and 4.2
                                                                                        hazardous materials in
                                                                                        non-DOT specification
                                                                                        cylinders. (modes 1, 3)
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                                                       S.P. No.                          Applicant                         Regulation(s)                               Nature of special permit thereof

                                                  16510–N ............    Apple, Inc. Cupertino, CA ......        49 CFR 173.185(f) .................    To authorize the transportation in commerce of lithium bat-
                                                                                                                                                           teries in non-DOT specification packaging. (modes 1, 3)
                                                  16502–N ............    Kalitta Air, LLC Ypsilanti, MI ..       49 CFR 172.101 Table Col-              To authorize the one-time transportation in commerce of
                                                                                                                    umn (9B), 172.204(c)(3),               certain explosives that are forbidden for transportation by
                                                                                                                    173.27(b)(2), (3), and                 cargo only aircraft. (mode 4)
                                                                                                                    175.30(a)(1).
                                                  16503–N ............    Construction Helicopters, Inc.          49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous               To authorize the transportation in commerce of propane by
                                                                           Howell, MI.                              Materials Table Column                 14 CFR part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations
                                                                                                                    (9B), 172.200,                         transporting hazardous materials attached to or sus-
                                                                                                                    172.204(c)(3), 172.300,                pended from an aircraft without being subject to certain
                                                                                                                    172.400, 173.315(j).                   hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations
                                                                                                                                                           and certain loading and stowage requirements. (mode 4)

                                                                                                           MODIFICATION SPECIAL PERMIT WITHDRAWN

                                                  15393–M ............    Savannah Acid Plant LLC Sa-             49 CFR 173.31(d)(1)(vi) .........      To modify the special permit to discontinue tracking 10% of
                                                                            vannah, GA.                                                                    the fleet individual railcars, and instead monitor the an-
                                                                                                                                                           nual change out for the entire fleet.
                                                  16420–M ............    Construction Helicopters, Inc.          49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous               To modify the special permit originally issued on an emer-
                                                                           Howell, MI.                              Materials Table Column                 gency basis to authorized an additional two years.
                                                                                                                    (9B), 172.200,
                                                                                                                    172.204(c)(3), 172.300,
                                                                                                                    172.400, 173.315(j).

                                                                                                                  NEW SPECIAL PERMIT WITHDRAWN

                                                  16471–N ............    CVS Pharmacy, Inc.                      49 CFR 172.312(a)(2),                  To authorize the transportation in commerce of small quan-
                                                                           Woonsocket, RI.                          172.315, 172.316.                      tities of ORM–D materials and compatible limited quantity
                                                                                                                                                           materials in hard plastic packagings (shipping totes) with-
                                                                                                                                                           out certain markings when shipped between CVS Phar-
                                                                                                                                                           macy, Inc. distribution centers. (mode 1)
                                                  16499–N ............    Princeton University Prince-            49 CFR 173.199 ....................    To authorize the transportation in commerce of live mice in-
                                                                            ton, NJ.                                                                       fected with the hepatitis B virus in alternative packaging.
                                                                                                                                                           (mode 1)
                                                  16505–N ............    Gas Cylinder Technologies               49 CFR 172.301(c),                     To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale and use of DOT
                                                                           Inc. Belle River, Canada.                178.35(f)(1)(ii).                      specification 3AA cylinders marked with the lot number in
                                                                                                                                                           lieu of the serial number. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

                                                                                                                                    DENIED

                                                  7945–M ..............    Request by Pacific Scientific Company Simi Valley, CA June 4, 2015. To modify the special permit to exempt sufficient out-
                                                                                                                          age when cylinders are full.
                                                  14227–M ............    Request by Aluminum Tank Industries, Inc. Winter Haven, FL. June 10, 2015. To modify the special permit to authorize a
                                                                             pump and hose to remain attached during transportation when the discharge outlet is below the highest point of the tank
                                                                             and allow the tanks to be marked as UN 31B intermediate bulk containers.



                                                  [FR Doc. 2015–18723 Filed 7–31–15; 8:45 am]                Transportation’s Hazardous Material                         Comments should refer to the
                                                  BILLING CODE 4909–60–M                                     Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart                    application number and be submitted in
                                                                                                             B), notice is hereby given that the Office               triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of
                                                                                                             of Hazardous Materials Safety has                        comments is desired, include a self-
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                               received the application described                       addressed stamped postcard showing
                                                                                                             herein. Each mode of transportation for                  the special permit number.
                                                  Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
                                                  Safety Administration                                      which a particular special permit is                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                             requested is indicated by a number in                    Copies of the applications are available
                                                  Hazardous Materials: Notice of                             the ‘‘Nature of Application’’ portion of                 for inspection in the Records Center,
                                                  Application for Special Permits                            the table below as follows: 1—Motor                      East Building, PHH–30, 1200 New
                                                                                                             vehicle, 2—Rail freight, 3—Cargo vessel,                 Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington,
                                                  AGENCY:  Office of Hazardous Materials                                                                              DC or at http://regulations.gov.
                                                                                                             4—Cargo aircraft only, 5—Passenger-
                                                  Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous                                                                                         This notice of receipt of applications
                                                  Materials Safety Administration,                           carrying aircraft.
                                                                                                                                                                      for special permit is published in
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                                                  (PHMSA), DOT.                                              DATES: Comments must be received on                      accordance with Part 107 of the Federal
                                                  ACTION: List of Applications for Special                   or before September 2, 2015.                             hazardous materials transportation law
                                                  Permits.                                                     Address Comments To: Record                            (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)).
                                                  SUMMARY:   In accordance with the                          Center, Pipeline and Hazardous                             Issued in Washington, DC, on July 20,
                                                  procedures governing the application                       Materials Safety Administration, U.S.                    2015.
                                                  for, and the processing of, special                        Department of Transportation,                            Ryan Paquet,
                                                  permits from the Department of                             Washington, DC 20590.                                    Director, Approvals and Permits Division.



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                                                   Application No.        Docket No.                       Applicant               Regulation(s) affected                 Nature of special permits thereof

                                                                                                                           NEW SPECIAL PERMITS

                                                  16504–N ...........   ........................   iDrink Products Inc., Ann     49 CFR 171.2(k),                To authorize the transportation in commerce of cer-
                                                                                                     Arbor, MI.                    172.202(a)(5) (iii)(B),         tain used DOT 3AL cylinders that contain carbon
                                                                                                                                   Subpart H of Part 172.          dioxide, but not necessarily in an amount quali-
                                                                                                                                                                   fying as hazardous material. (modes 1, 2)

                                                  16511–N ...........   ........................   Air Products and Chemi-       49 CFR 173.301(f),              To authorize the transportation in commerce of hy-
                                                                                                     cals, Inc., Allentown,        173.301(g).                     drogen chloride, anhydrous in certain DOT speci-
                                                                                                     PA.                                                           fication cylinders without pressure relief devices.
                                                                                                                                                                   (modes 1, 3)
                                                  16514–N ...........   ........................   Best Buy Co., Inc., Rich-     49 CFR 172.301(c),              To authorize the transportation in commerce of
                                                                                                     field, MN.                    173.185(c)(1)(iii),             packages containing lithium cells and batteries
                                                                                                                                   173.185(c)(3)(i).               without       the     markings      required     in
                                                                                                                                                                   §§ 173.185(c)(1)(iii) and 173.185 (c)(3)(i) when
                                                                                                                                                                   contained in overpacks and transported via motor
                                                                                                                                                                   vehicle between Best Buy Co., Inc. distribution
                                                                                                                                                                   centers and retail stores. (mode 1)
                                                  16516–N ...........   ........................   Exosent Engineering,          49 CFR 178.315 ..............   To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale and use
                                                                                                     LLC, College Station,                                         of non-DOT specification cargo tanks manufac-
                                                                                                     TX.                                                           tured to ASME Section XII stamped with a ‘‘T’’
                                                                                                                                                                   Stamp instead of the ‘‘U’’ stamp (mode 1)
                                                  16518–N ...........   ........................   Midwest Helicopter Air-       49 CFR 172.200,                 To authorize the transportation in commerce of cer-
                                                                                                     ways, Inc.,                   172.301(c),                     tain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133
                                                                                                     Willowbrook, IL.              173.27(b)(3),                   Rotorcraft External Load Operations transporting
                                                                                                                                   175.30(a)(1), 175.33,           hazardous materials attached to or suspended
                                                                                                                                   Part 178.                       from an aircraft and 14 CFR Part 135 operations
                                                                                                                                                                   transporting hazardous materials on board an air-
                                                                                                                                                                   craft. Such transportation is in support of oper-
                                                                                                                                                                   ations whenthe use of cranes or other lifting de-
                                                                                                                                                                   vices is impracticable or unavailable or when air-
                                                                                                                                                                   craft is the only means of transportation, without
                                                                                                                                                                   being subject to certain hazard communication
                                                                                                                                                                   requirements, quantity limitations, packaging and
                                                                                                                                                                   loading and storage requirements. (mode 4)

                                                                                                                           NEW SPECIAL PERMITS

                                                  16520–N ...........   ........................   Southern Helicopters,         49 CFR 172.101 Haz-             To authorize the transportation in commerce of cer-
                                                                                                     Inc., Sunshine, LA.           ardous Materials Table          tain hazardous materials by 14 CFR part 133
                                                                                                                                   Column (9B),                    rotorcraft External Load Operations transporting
                                                                                                                                   172.204(c)(3), 172.200,         hazardous materials attached to or suspended
                                                                                                                                   172.301(c),                     from an aircraft. Such transportation occurs when
                                                                                                                                   173.27(b)(2),                   aircraft is the only means of transportation, with-
                                                                                                                                   173327(b)(3),                   out being subject to certain hazard communica-
                                                                                                                                   175.30(a)(1).                   tion requirements, quantity limitations, packaging
                                                                                                                                                                   and loading and storage requirements. (mode 4)
                                                  16521–N ...........   ........................   Sentry Equipment Corp.,       49 CFR 173.201,                 To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale and use
                                                                                                     Oconomowoc, WI.               173.301(f), 173.302a,           of non-DOT specification stainless steel cylinders
                                                                                                                                   173.304a.                       conforming in part to DOT specification 3A.
                                                                                                                                                                   (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)

                                                                                                                           NEW SPECIAL PERMITS

                                                  16523–N ...........   ........................   FIBA Technologies, Inc.,      49 CFR 173.301(f),              To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale and use
                                                                                                     Littleton, MA.                173.301(g),                     of certain DOT specification cylinders, UN pres-
                                                                                                                                   173.312(a)(2).                  sure receptacles, and Multi-Element Gas Con-
                                                                                                                                                                   tainers (MEGCs) containing anhydrous hydrogen
                                                                                                                                                                   chloride without pressure relief devices. (modes
                                                                                                                                                                   1, 2, 3)
                                                  16524–N ...........   ........................   Quantum Fuel Systems          49 CFR 173.302a ............    To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale and use
                                                                                                    Technologies World-                                            of non-DOT specification fully wrapped fiber rein-
                                                                                                    wide, Inc., Lake Forest,                                       forced composite gas cylinders that meet ISO
                                                                                                    CA.                                                            11119–3:2013, except as specified. (modes 1, 2,
                                                                                                                                                                   3)
                                                  16525–N ...........   ........................   Air Products and Chemi-       49 CFR 173.187,                 To authorize the transportation in commerce of cer-
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                                                                                                     cals, Inc., Allentown,        173.212, 173.240,               tain Division 4.1 and 4.2 hazardous materials in
                                                                                                     PA.                           173.242, IMDG Code              non-DOT specification cylinders. (modes 1, 3)
                                                                                                                                   6.2.1.1.2.




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                                                  [FR Doc. 2015–18718 Filed 7–31–15; 8:45 am]              for the proper performance of VHA’s                     a. Survey of Health Care Experiences
                                                  BILLING CODE 4909–60–M                                   functions, including whether the                      Dental Patient Satisfaction Survey, VA
                                                                                                           information will have practical utility;              Form 10–10070—36,585.
                                                                                                           (2) the accuracy of VHA’s estimate of                    By direction of the Secretary.
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS                                   the burden of the proposed collection of              Kathleen M. Manwell,
                                                  AFFAIRS                                                  information; (3) ways to enhance the                  Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office
                                                  [OMB Control No. 2900–0764]                              quality, utility, and clarity of the                  of Privacy and Records Management,
                                                                                                           information to be collected; and (4)                  Department of Veterans Affairs.
                                                  Proposed Information Collection                          ways to minimize the burden of the                    [FR Doc. 2015–18928 Filed 7–31–15; 8:45 am]
                                                  (SURVEY OF HEALTHCARE                                    collection of information on                          BILLING CODE 8320–01–P
                                                  EXPERIENCES; DENTAL PATIENT                              respondents, including through the use
                                                  SATISFACTION SURVEY) Activity:                           of automated collection techniques or
                                                  Comment Request                                          the use of other forms of information                 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
                                                                                                           technology.                                           AFFAIRS
                                                  AGENCY:  Veterans Health                                    Titles:
                                                  Administration, Department of Veterans                      1. SURVEY OF HEALTHCARE                            [OMB Control No. 2900–0564]
                                                  Affairs.                                                 EXPERIENCES DENTAL PATIENT
                                                  ACTION: Notice.
                                                                                                                                                                 Proposed Information Collection
                                                                                                           SATISFACTION SURVEY.                                  (Direct Deposit Enrollment;
                                                  SUMMARY:   The Veterans Health                              2. OMB Control Number: 2900–0764.                  International Direct Deposit
                                                  Administration (VHA) is announcing an                       Type of Review: Extension of a                     Enrollment) Activity: Comment
                                                  opportunity for public comment on the                    currently approved collection.                        Request
                                                  proposed collection of certain                              Abstracts: The mission of the
                                                                                                           Veterans Health Administration (VHA)                  AGENCY:  Veterans Benefits
                                                  information by the agency. Under the
                                                                                                           is to provide high quality medical and                Administration, Department of Veterans
                                                  Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
                                                                                                           dental care to eligible veterans.                     Affairs.
                                                  1995, Federal agencies are required to
                                                                                                           Executive Order 12862, dated                          ACTION: Notice.
                                                  publish notice in the Federal Register
                                                  concerning each proposed collection of                   September 11, 1993, calls for the
                                                                                                           establishment and implementation of                   SUMMARY:   The Veterans Benefits
                                                  information, including each proposed                                                                           Administration (VBA), Department of
                                                  extension of a currently approved                        customer service standards, and for
                                                                                                           agencies to ‘‘survey customers to                     Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an
                                                  collection, and allow 60 days for public                                                                       opportunity for public comment on the
                                                  comment in response to the notice. This                  determine the kind and quality of
                                                                                                           services they want and their level of                 proposed collection of certain
                                                  notice solicits comments on information                                                                        information by the agency. Under the
                                                  needed to identify areas for                             satisfaction with current services’’. At
                                                                                                           present, VA does not specifically                     Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
                                                  improvement in clinical training                                                                               1995, Federal agencies are required to
                                                  programs.                                                evaluate patient satisfaction for over
                                                                                                           400,000 veterans receiving dental                     publish notice in the Federal Register
                                                  DATES: Written comments and                              services each year.                                   concerning each proposed collection of
                                                  recommendations on the proposed                             The Dental Patient satisfaction survey             information, including each proposed
                                                  collection of information should be                      is comprised primarily of questions                   revision of a currently approved
                                                  received on or before October 2, 2015.                   taken from two validated and                          collection, and allow 60 days for public
                                                  ADDRESSES: Submit written comments                       extensively tested surveys. The first                 comment in response to the notice. This
                                                  on the collection of information through                 survey is the VA Nation-wide Customer                 notice solicits comments on the
                                                  the Federal Docket Management System                     Satisfaction Survey: Survey of Health                 information need to enroll claimants
                                                  (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to                     Experience of Patients (SHEP); this has               receiving benefit payments into an
                                                  Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory                     OMB approval under clearance number                   electronic funds transfer program.
                                                  and Administrative Affairs, Veterans                     2900–0712. The second survey, Dental                  DATES: Written comments and
                                                  Health Administration (10B4),                            Consumer Assessment of Healthcare                     recommendations on the proposed
                                                  Department of Veterans Affairs, 810                      Provider and Systems (DCAHPS), was                    collection of information should be
                                                  Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC                       developed by the Agency for Healthcare                received on or before October 2, 2015.
                                                  20420 or email: Brian.McCarthy4@                         Research and Quality (AHRQ). The                      ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
                                                  va,gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control                    psychometric properties of this survey                on the collection of information through
                                                  No. 2900–0764’’ in any correspondence.                   are well documented and the survey has                Federal Docket Management System
                                                  During the comment period, comments                      been used extensively in measuring                    (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
                                                  may be viewed online through FDMS.                       patient satisfaction for TRICARE dental               Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                         services.                                             Administration (20M33), Department of
                                                  Brian McCarthy at (202) 461–6345.                           Affected Public: Individuals or                    Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the                     households.                                           NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to
                                                  PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.                      Estimated Annual Burden:                           nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
                                                  3501–3521), Federal agencies must                           a. Survey of Health Care Experiences               ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0564’’ in any
                                                  obtain approval from OMB for each                        Dental Patient Satisfaction Survey, VA                correspondence. During the comment
                                                                                                                                                                 period, comments may be viewed online
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES




                                                  collection of information they conduct                   Form 10–10070—9,146 hours.
                                                  or sponsor. This request for comment is                     Estimated Average Burden per                       through the FDMS.
                                                  being made pursuant to Section                           Respondent:                                           FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                  3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.                                   a. Survey of Health Care Experiences               Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
                                                    With respect to the following                          Dental Patient Satisfaction Survey, VA                FAX (202) 632–8925.
                                                  collection of information, VHA invites                   Form 10–10070—15 minutes.                             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
                                                  comments on: (1) Whether the proposed                       Frequency of Response: Annually.                   PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
                                                  collection of information is necessary                      Estimated Annual Responses:                        3501–21), Federal agencies must obtain


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionList of Applications for Special Permits.
DatesComments must be received on or before September 2, 2015.
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