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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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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0585]
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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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 the
information needed to allow firms to
offer items that are equal to the brand
name item stated in the bid.
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
Sylvester Rainey, Office of Acquisition
and Logistics (003A2A), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420; or email:
sylvester.rainey@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0585’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sylvester Rainey at (202) 632–5339 or
Fax at (202) 343–1434.
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, 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) Clause 852.211–77,
Brand Name or Equal (was 852.210–77).
OMB Control Number: 2900–0585.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VAAR clause 852.211–77
advises bidders or offerors who are
proposing to offer an item that is alleged
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to be equal to the brand name item
stated in the bid, that it is the bidder’s
or offeror’s responsibility to show that
the item offered is in fact, equal to the
brand name item. This evidence may be
in the form of descriptive literature or
material, such as cuts, illustrations,
drawings, or other information. While
submission of the information is
voluntary, failure to provide the
information may result in rejection of
the firm’s bid or offer if the Government
cannot otherwise determine that the
item offered is equal. The contracting
officer will use the information to
evaluate whether or not the item offered
meets the specification requirements.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit and Not-for-profit institutions.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,666
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
10,000.
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
Compensation Cost-of-Living
Adjustments for Service-Connected
Benefits
Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
As required by the Veterans’
Compensation Cost-of-Living
Adjustment Act of 2012, Public Law
112–198, the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) is hereby giving notice of
adjustments in certain benefit rates.
These adjustments affect the
compensation and dependency and
indemnity compensation (DIC)
programs.
SUMMARY:
These adjustments became
effective on December 1, 2012, the date
provided by Public Law 112–198.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sarah Hill, Program Analyst,
Compensation Services (212B), Veterans
Benefits Administration, Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–
1468.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 2
of Public Law 112–198 provides for an
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increase in each of the rates in sections
1114, 1115(1), 1162, 1311, 1313, and
1314 of title 38, United States Code. VA
is required to increase these benefit
rates by the same percentage as
increases in the benefit amounts payable
under title II of the Social Security Act.
In computing increased rates in the
cited title 38 sections, fractions of a
dollar are rounded down to the nearest
dollar. The increased rates are required
to be published in the Federal Register.
The Social Security Administration
has announced that there will be a 1.7
percent cost-of-living increase in Social
Security benefits for 2013. Therefore,
applying the same percentage, the
following rates for VA compensation
and DIC programs became effective on
December 1, 2012:
DISABILITY COMPENSATION
[38 U.S.C. 1114]
Disability
evaluation
percent
Monthly
rate
10 ..........................................
20 ..........................................
30 ..........................................
40 ..........................................
50 ..........................................
60 ..........................................
70 ..........................................
80 ..........................................
90 ..........................................
100 ........................................
(38 U.S.C. 1114(k) through
(s)):
38 U.S.C. 1114(k) .............
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
1114(l) ..............
1114(m) ............
1114(n) .............
1114(o) .............
1114(p) .............
1114(r) ..............
1114(s) .............
$129
255
395
569
810
1,026
1,293
1,503
1,689
2,816
$100; 3,504;
100; 4,917
3,504
3,867
4,399
4,917
4,917
2,109; 3,142
3,152
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR
DEPENDENTS
[38 U.S.C. 1115(1)]
38 U.S.C. 1115(1):
38 U.S.C. 1115(1)(A)
38 U.S.C. 1115(1)(B)
38 U.S.C. 1115(1)(C)
38 U.S.C. 1115(1)(D)
38 U.S.C. 1115(1)(E)
38 U.S.C. 1115(1)(F)
........
........
........
........
........
........
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
[38 U.S.C. 1162]
$753 per year
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0585]
Proposed Information Collection (Brand Name or Equal) Activity:
Comment Request
AGENCY: Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: 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
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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 the
information needed to allow firms to offer items that are equal to the
brand name item stated in the bid.
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 Sylvester Rainey, Office of Acquisition and Logistics (003A2A),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420; or email: sylvester.rainey@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900-0585'' in any correspondence. During the comment period,
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvester Rainey at (202) 632-5339 or
Fax at (202) 343-1434.
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, 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) Clause
852.211-77, Brand Name or Equal (was 852.210-77).
OMB Control Number: 2900-0585.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VAAR clause 852.211-77 advises bidders or offerors who
are proposing to offer an item that is alleged to be equal to the brand
name item stated in the bid, that it is the bidder's or offeror's
responsibility to show that the item offered is in fact, equal to the
brand name item. This evidence may be in the form of descriptive
literature or material, such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other
information. While submission of the information is voluntary, failure
to provide the information may result in rejection of the firm's bid or
offer if the Government cannot otherwise determine that the item
offered is equal. The contracting officer will use the information to
evaluate whether or not the item offered meets the specification
requirements.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and Not-for-profit
institutions.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,666 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.
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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