Class Deviation From Federal Acquisition Regulation 32.905 Electronic Submission of Invoices, 32223-32224 [E9-15862]

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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 new collection, and allow 60 days for SUMMARY: VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:45 Jul 06, 2009 Jkt 217001 public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to contact beneficiaries whose correspondence was return to VA. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before September 8, 2009. Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (Financial Records)’’ in any correspondence. 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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: Access to Financial Records, 38 CFR 3.115. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (Financial Records). Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: Under 38 CFR. 3.11, VA is authorized to request access to financial records to obtain the current address of beneficiaries from financial institutions in receipt of a VA direct deposit payment. VA will only request the current address for beneficiaries whose mail was returned to the VA. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00120 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 32223 Affected Public: Business or Others for Profit. Estimated Annual Burden: 4,167 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000. Dated: July 1, 2009. By direction of the Secretary, Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. E9–15925 Filed 7–6–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Class Deviation From Federal Acquisition Regulation 32.905 Electronic Submission of Invoices AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is to notify interested parties of a class deviation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the submission of electronic invoices for payment. VA intends to deviate from FAR 32.905 in order to add an interim clause to the VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR). The electronic invoicing clause allows vendors to voluntarily submit invoices electronically which will improve the accuracy and efficiency of payment processing. This service will apply to all Government contracts managed by VA’s Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas. A proposed and final rule to make this service mandatory will be published in the Federal Register in the coming months. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcia Rodrigues, Procurement Analyst, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, (001AL–P1A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 461–6864 (This is not a toll-free number). The authority for the electronic invoicing clause is the E–Government Act of 2002. The interim clause will allow VA to comply with the findings, purposes, and responsibilities of the Act. The interim clause gives contractors a choice to submit for invoice payment in electronic form using one of three transmission methods: (1) Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System; (2) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) X.12 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1 32224 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 128 / Tuesday, July 7, 2009 / Notices electronic data interchange (EDI) formats; and (3) Other electronic form as specified by the contract administration office and the designated agency office. VA Acquisition Regulation Solicitation Provision and Contract Clause (October 2008) for the electronic system should contact the VA’s Financial Services Center at https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp. Approved: June 29, 2009. John R. Gingrich, Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. E9–15862 Filed 7–6–09; 8:45 am] Subpart 832.10—Electronic Invoicing Requirements BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 832.1001 Contract Clause for Electronic Submission of Payment Requests In all solicitations and contracts in which the VA Financial Services Center (FSC) in Austin, Texas is the financial office administering the invoicing and payments, the contracting officer shall insert the clause found at 852.273–76, Electronic Invoice Submission. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 852.273–76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim—October 2008) As prescribed in 832.1001, insert the following clause: (a) To improve the timeliness of payments and lower overall administrative costs, VA strongly encourages contractors to submit invoices using its electronic invoicing system. At present, electronic submission is voluntary and any nominal registration fees will be the responsibility of the contractor. VA intends to mandate electronic invoice submission, subject to completion of the federal rulemaking process. At present, VA is using a 3rd party agent to contact contractors regarding this service. During the voluntary period, contractors interested in registering VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:45 Jul 06, 2009 Jkt 217001 Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board Subcommittee for Eligibility; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Public Law 92–463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Subcommittee for Eligibility of the Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board will meet on Monday, July 20, 2009, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the St. Gregory Luxury Hotel and Suites, 2033 M Street, NW., Washington, DC. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 7, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32223-32224]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-15862]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Class Deviation From Federal Acquisition Regulation 32.905 
Electronic Submission of Invoices

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is to notify interested parties of a class deviation to 
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the submission of 
electronic invoices for payment. VA intends to deviate from FAR 32.905 
in order to add an interim clause to the VA Acquisition Regulation 
(VAAR).
    The electronic invoicing clause allows vendors to voluntarily 
submit invoices electronically which will improve the accuracy and 
efficiency of payment processing. This service will apply to all 
Government contracts managed by VA's Financial Services Center in 
Austin, Texas. A proposed and final rule to make this service mandatory 
will be published in the Federal Register in the coming months.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcia Rodrigues, Procurement Analyst, 
Office of Acquisition and Logistics, (001AL-P1A), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. 
Telephone: (202) 461-6864 (This is not a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The authority for the electronic invoicing 
clause is the E-Government Act of 2002. The interim clause will allow 
VA to comply with the findings, purposes, and responsibilities of the 
Act. The interim clause gives contractors a choice to submit for 
invoice payment in electronic form using one of three transmission 
methods: (1) Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System; (2) 
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) X.12

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electronic data interchange (EDI) formats; and (3) Other electronic 
form as specified by the contract administration office and the 
designated agency office.

VA Acquisition Regulation Solicitation Provision and Contract Clause 
(October 2008)

Subpart 832.10--Electronic Invoicing Requirements

832.1001 Contract Clause for Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
    In all solicitations and contracts in which the VA Financial 
Services Center (FSC) in Austin, Texas is the financial office 
administering the invoicing and payments, the contracting officer shall 
insert the clause found at 852.273-76, Electronic Invoice Submission.
852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim--October 2008)
    As prescribed in 832.1001, insert the following clause:

    (a) To improve the timeliness of payments and lower overall 
administrative costs, VA strongly encourages contractors to submit 
invoices using its electronic invoicing system. At present, 
electronic submission is voluntary and any nominal registration fees 
will be the responsibility of the contractor. VA intends to mandate 
electronic invoice submission, subject to completion of the federal 
rulemaking process. At present, VA is using a 3rd party agent to 
contact contractors regarding this service. During the voluntary 
period, contractors interested in registering for the electronic 
system should contact the VA's Financial Services Center at https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.

    Approved: June 29, 2009.
John R. Gingrich,
Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. E9-15862 Filed 7-6-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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