Approved for 3
years. VA has developed a new policy to allow the use of
third-party salary surveys and plans to implement this new policy
in the next few months. The third-party data, in areas where it is
available, may be more accurate and cost effective. We encourage
their use where feasible. Upon resubmission of this package, VA
shall report to OMB on the implementation of this policy, the
extent to which VA facilities are using third-party data, and what
third-party salary surveys are being used.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2005
12/31/2005
09/30/2002
2,025
0
3,375
1,519
0
2,531
0
0
0
This collection is necessary to comply
with PL 101-366, which requires that VA use data from the BLS and
these surveys to determine a location appropriate pay scale for
these health care personnel.
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.