Comment from Brittany Hill on VA-2026-VACO-0001-0192
Brittany HillSupportOther
Summary: The commenter supports the proposed information collection but suggests enhancements to improve data utility. They recommend requiring machine-readable fields that align with federal standards and providing clearer definitions for key terms to better support long-range demand forecasting.
Enhance utility by requiring machine-readable fields (cemetery identifier, interment type, date ranges, remaining capacity) that align with existing federal grants data standards and can feed national geospatial planning tools. Clear, unambiguous definitions of “interment” and “grant-eligible activity” would improve data quality for both oversight and long-range demand forecasting tied to Veteran demographics. High-quality, standardized outputs would allow NCA and grantees to model future needs rather than react after capacity is exhausted.
Source: Notice invitation point (3); GREAT Act / OMB grants data standards principles for consistency across federal grant programs