Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 68961-68962 [E7-23725]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 234 / Thursday, December 6, 2007 / Notices mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on September 27, 2007, at page 54980. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 800 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 2 hours. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 400. arita.tillman@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0418’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https:// www.Regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arita Tillman at (202) 461–6859, Fax 202–273–6229. 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 Dated: November 29, 2007. collection of information they conduct By direction of the Secretary. or sponsor. This request for comment is Denise McLamb, being made pursuant to Section Program Analyst, Records Management 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. Service. With respect to the following [FR Doc. E7–23717 Filed 12–5–07; 8:45 am] collection of information, OM invites BILLING CODE 8320–01–P comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of OM’s DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS functions, including whether the AFFAIRS information will have practical utility; [OMB Control No. 2900–0418] (2) the accuracy of OM’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of Proposed Information Collection information; (3) ways to enhance the Activity: Proposed Collection; quality, utility, and clarity of the Comment Request information to be collected; and (4) AGENCY: Office of Management, ways to minimize the burden of the Department of Veterans Affairs. collection of information on respondents, including through the use ACTION: Notice. of automated collection techniques or SUMMARY: The Office Management (OM), the use of other forms of information Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is technology. announcing an opportunity for public Title: Department of Veterans Affairs comment on the proposed collection of Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Sections certain information by the agency. 809.106–1, 809.504(d), and Clause Under the Paperwork Reduction Act 852.209–70. (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are OMB Control Number: 2900–0418. required to publish notice in the Type of Review: Extension of a Federal Register concerning each currently approved. proposed collection of information, Abstract: including extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days a. VAAR section 809.106–1 requires for public comment in response to the VA to contact a firm being considered notice. This notice solicits comments on for a contract award for bakery, dairy, or the information needed to determine ice cream products or for laundry or dry whether or not a firm’s plant being cleaning services whether or not the considered for an award has been firm’s facility has recently been inspected by another Federal agency inspected by another Federal agency and whether or not an award of a and, if so, which agency. The contract to the firm involves a conflict information is used to determine of interest. whether a separate inspection of the facility should be conducted by VA DATES: Written comments and prior to award contract. recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be b. VAAR section 809.504(d) and received on or before February 4, 2008. Clause 852.209–70 requires VA to determine whether or not to award a ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through contract to a firm that might involve or result in a conflict of interest. VA uses https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Arita the information to determine whether Tillman, Acquisition Policy Division (049P1), Department of Veterans Affairs, additional contract terms and conditions are necessary to mitigate the 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., conflict. Washington, DC 20420; or e-mail: VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:57 Dec 05, 2007 Jkt 214001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68961 Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Individuals and households; and Not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Annual Burden: a. VAAR section 809.106–1–30 hours. b. VAAR section 809.504(d) and VAAR clause 852.209–7–500 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: a. VAAR section 809.106–1–3 minutes. b. VAAR section 809.504(d) and Clause 852.209–7–30 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. VAAR section 809.106–1–600. b. VAAR section 809.504(d) and Clause 852.209–7–1,000. Dated: November 29, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7–23724 Filed 12–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 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 February 4, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Arita Tillman, Acquisition Policy Division (049P1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420; or e-mail: arita.tillman@va.gov. Please refer to DATES: E:\FR\FM\06DEN1.SGM 06DEN1 68962 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 234 / Thursday, December 6, 2007 / Notices Dated: November 27, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7–23725 Filed 12–5–07; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0622’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https:// www.Regulations.gov. BILLING CODE 8320–01–P Arita Tillman at (202) 461–6859, Fax 202–273–6229. 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 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:57 Dec 05, 2007 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0011] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 7, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through https://www.Regulations.gov; or to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0011’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 7485, fax (202) 273–0443 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–2900– 0011.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application for Reinstatement, VA Form 29–352 (Insurance Lapsed for more than 6 months) and VA Form 29– 353 (Non-medical Comparative Health Statement). OMB Control Number: 2900–0011. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Forms 29–352 and 29– 353 are used to apply for reinstatement of insurance and/or Total Disability Income Provision that has lapsed for more than six months. VA uses the PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information collected to establish the applicant’s eligibility for reinstatement. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on September 25, 2007 at pages 54512– 54513. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: a. VA Form 29–352–500 hours. b. VA Form 29–353–375 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: a. VA Form 29–352–20 minutes. b. VA Form 29–353–15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. VA Form 29–352–1,500. b. VA Form 29–353–1,500. Dated: November 29, 2007. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E7–23726 Filed 12–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0590] 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 information needed to determine if offerors and contractors have adequate insurance coverage prior to contract awarded. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before February 4, 2008. DATES: E:\FR\FM\06DEN1.SGM 06DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 234 (Thursday, December 6, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68961-68962]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-23725]


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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 February 4, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Arita Tillman, Acquisition 
Policy Division (049P1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420; or e-mail: arita.tillman@va.gov. 
Please refer to

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``OMB Control No. 2900-0622'' in any correspondence. During the comment 
period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arita Tillman at (202) 461-6859, Fax 
202-273-6229.

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: November 27, 2007.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E7-23725 Filed 12-5-07; 8:45 am]
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