Proposed Information Collection (Mentor-Protégé Program Application and Reports) Activity; Comment Request, 70828 [2011-29368]

Download as PDF 70828 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 220 / Tuesday, November 15, 2011 / Notices NW., Washington, DC 20420; or email: Jesse.beaman@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0751’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jesse Beaman at (202) 461–2049, Fax (202) 273–6225. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Dated: November 8, 2011. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Management Service. [FR Doc. 2011–29369 Filed 11–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:06 Nov 14, 2011 Jkt 226001 [OMB Control No. 2900–0723] Proposed Information Collection ´ ´ (Mentor-Protege Program Application and Reports) Activity; Comment Request Office of Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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, OAL invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of OAL’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of OAL’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 Supplier Perception Survey. OMB Control Number: 2900–0751. Type of Review: Extension of previously approved collection. Abstract: The data collected will be used to improve the quality of services delivered to VA customers and to help develop key performance indicators in acquisition and logistics operations across VA enterprise. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Annual Burden: 48,600 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 32 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 90,240. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 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 establish a ´ ´ mentor-protege program agreement between a large business, veteranowned small business and servicedisabled veteran-owned small business and to report the success of the program. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before January 17, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Arita Tillman, Office of Acquisition and Logistics (049P1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420; or email: arita.tillman@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0723’’ 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. 3501–21), 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00126 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 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. Titles: a. Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause 819.7108, Application Process. b. Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause 819.7113, Reports. OMB Control Number: 2900–0723. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The information collected under Department of Veterans Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clauses 819.7108 and 819.7113 will be used to ´ ´ institute a mentor-protege program whereby large businesses agree to provide mutually developmental support to veteran-owned small business and service-disabled veteranowned small business. VA will use the ´ ´ data to measure the protege progress against the developmental plan contained in the approved agreement and to report the specific actions taken by the mentor to increase the ´ ´ participation of the protege as a prime or subcontractor to VA. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Annual Burden: a. VAAR Clause 819.7108, Application Process—50 hours. b. VAAR Clause 819.7113, Reports— 150 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: a. VAAR Clause 819.7108, Application Process—60 minutes. b. VAAR Clause 819.7113, Reports— 60 minutes. Frequency of Response: Quarterly. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. VAAR Clause 819.7108, Application Process—50. b. VAAR Clause 819.7113, Reports— 50. Total number of Responses: 200. Dated: November 8, 2011. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2011–29368 Filed 11–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0723]


Proposed Information Collection (Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] 
Program Application and Reports) Activity; 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 information needed to 
establish a mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] program agreement between a 
large business, veteran-owned small business and service-disabled 
veteran-owned small business and to report the success of the program.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 17, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Arita Tillman, Office of 
Acquisition and Logistics (049P1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420; or email: 
arita.tillman@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0723'' 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. 3501-21), 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.
    Titles:
    a. Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 
Clause 819.7108, Application Process.
    b. Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 
Clause 819.7113, Reports.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0723.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The information collected under Department of Veterans 
Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clauses 819.7108 and 819.7113 will be 
used to institute a mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] program whereby large 
businesses agree to provide mutually developmental support to veteran-
owned small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business. 
VA will use the data to measure the prot[eacute]g[eacute] progress 
against the developmental plan contained in the approved agreement and 
to report the specific actions taken by the mentor to increase the 
participation of the prot[eacute]g[eacute] as a prime or subcontractor 
to VA.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Annual 
Burden:
    a. VAAR Clause 819.7108, Application Process--50 hours.
    b. VAAR Clause 819.7113, Reports--150 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:
    a. VAAR Clause 819.7108, Application Process--60 minutes.
    b. VAAR Clause 819.7113, Reports--60 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Quarterly.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. VAAR Clause 819.7108, Application Process--50.
    b. VAAR Clause 819.7113, Reports--50.
    Total number of Responses: 200.

    Dated: November 8, 2011.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-29368 Filed 11-14-11; 8:45 am]
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