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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, OA&L invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of OA&L’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of OA&L’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: Veterans Affairs Acquisition
Regulation (VAAR) Provision 852.214–
70, Caution to Bidders—Bid Envelopes.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0593.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VAAR provision 852.214–
70, Caution to Bidders—Bid Envelopes,
advises bidders that it is their
responsibility to ensure their bid price
cannot be ascertained by anyone prior to
bid opening. It also advises bidders to
identify their bids by showing the
invitation number and bid opening date
on the outside of the bid envelope. The
information requested from bidders is
needed to identify bid envelopes from
other mail or packages received and to
ensure the bids are delivered to the
proper bid opening room on time and
prior to bid opening.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Annual Burden: 960 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 seconds.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
346,000.
Dated: April 8, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary:
William F. Russo,
Deputy Director, Office of Regulations Policy
and Management, Office of General Counsel,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0600]
Proposed Information Collection
(Regulation for Reconsideration of
Denied Claims) Activity: Comment
Request
Veterans Health
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Veterans Health
Administration (VHA) 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, and
allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice
solicits comments on information
needed to request an informal review of
veterans’ denied healthcare benefits
claims.
SUMMARY:
Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before June 10, 2013
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Veterans Health
Administration (10B4), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20420; or email:
cynthia.harvey-pryor@va.gov. Please
refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0600’’
in any correspondence. During the
comment period, comments may be
viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461–
5870.
DATES:
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, VHA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VHA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
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(2) the accuracy of VHA’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: Regulation for Reconsideration
of Denied Claims.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0600.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Veterans who disagree with
the initial decision denying their
healthcare benefits in whole or in part
may obtain reconsideration by
submitting a request in writing within
one year of the date of the initial
decision. The request must state why
the decision is in error and include any
new and relevant information not
previously considered. This process
reduces both formal appeals and allows
decision making to be more responsive
to veterans using the VA healthcare
system.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Total Annual Burden:
50,826 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
101,652.
Dated: April 8, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary:
William F. Russo,
Deputy Director, Office of Regulations Policy
and Management, Office of General Counsel,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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AFFAIRS
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Proposed Information Collection
(Brand Name or Equal) Activity:
Comment Request
Office of Acquisition and
Logistics, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Office of Acquisition and
Logistics (OA&L), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0600]
Proposed Information Collection (Regulation for Reconsideration
of Denied Claims) Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 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, and allow 60 days for
public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments
on information needed to request an informal review of veterans' denied
healthcare benefits claims.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before June 10, 2013
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov;
or to Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Veterans Health Administration (10B4),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC
20420; or email: cynthia.harvey-pryor@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB
Control No. 2900-0600'' in any correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461-
5870.
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, VHA
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VHA'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: Regulation for Reconsideration of Denied Claims.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0600.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: Veterans who disagree with the initial decision denying
their healthcare benefits in whole or in part may obtain
reconsideration by submitting a request in writing within one year of
the date of the initial decision. The request must state why the
decision is in error and include any new and relevant information not
previously considered. This process reduces both formal appeals and
allows decision making to be more responsive to veterans using the VA
healthcare system.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 50,826 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 101,652.
Dated: April 8, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary:
William F. Russo,
Deputy Director, Office of Regulations Policy and Management, Office of
General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs.
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