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Veterans Affairs (VA), 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. This
notice solicits comments on information
needed to determine claimants’
eligibility for disability insurance
benefits.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before March 7, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail:
irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0120’’ in any
correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or
Fax (202) 275–5947.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–3521), 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, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’s 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: Report of Treatment by
Attending Physician, VA Form 29–551a.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0120.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 29–551a is used to
collect information from the attending
physician to determine the insured’s
eligibility disability insurance.
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Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 5,069
hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
20,277.
Dated: December 20, 2004.
By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0622]
Proposed Information Collection
Activity: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
Office of Management,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Office of Management
(OM), Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA), 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 extension of a currently
approved collection, and allow 60 days
for public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on
the information needed to consider the
use of domestic foreign construction
material.
Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before March 7, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information to
Donald E. Kaliher, Office of Acquisition
Resources Service (049A5), Department
of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or
e-mail donald.kaliher@mail.va.gov.
Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–
0622’’ in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Donald E. Kaliher at (202) 273–8819.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–3521), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
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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, OM invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of OM’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of OM’s 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: Department of Veterans Affairs
Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause
852.236–89, Buy American Act.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0622.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Buy American Act
requires that only domestic construction
material shall be used to perform
domestic Federal contracts for
construction, with certain exceptions.
Despite the allowable exceptions, it is
VA policy not to accept foreign
construction material. VAAR clause
852.236–89 advises bidders of these
provisions and requires bidders who
choose to submit a bid that includes
foreign construction material to identify
and list the price of such material. VA
uses the information to determine
whether to accept or not accept a bid
that includes foreign construction
material.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; individuals and households; and
not-for-profit institutions.
Estimated Annual Burden: 20 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 30 min.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
40.
Dated: December 20, 2004.
By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 05–207 Filed 1–4–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0622]
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Office of Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Office of Management (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA), 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 extension of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to
consider the use of domestic foreign construction material.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before March 7, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to
Donald E. Kaliher, Office of Acquisition Resources Service (049A5),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20420 or e-mail donald.kaliher@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB
Control No. 2900-0622'' in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald E. Kaliher at (202) 273-8819.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44
U.S.C. 3501-3521), 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, OM invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of OM's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of OM's 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: Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR)
Clause 852.236-89, Buy American Act.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0622.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Buy American Act requires that only domestic
construction material shall be used to perform domestic Federal
contracts for construction, with certain exceptions. Despite the
allowable exceptions, it is VA policy not to accept foreign
construction material. VAAR clause 852.236-89 advises bidders of these
provisions and requires bidders who choose to submit a bid that
includes foreign construction material to identify and list the price
of such material. VA uses the information to determine whether to
accept or not accept a bid that includes foreign construction material.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; individuals and
households; and not-for-profit institutions.
Estimated Annual Burden: 20 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 min.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 40.
Dated: December 20, 2004.
By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 05-207 Filed 1-4-05; 8:45 am]
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